21 May 2013 - submitted by S, Netherlands
Q. Hi Oracle!
I hope you, the rest of the crew and the band are doing really well. I have two questions, and I'm hoping you could answer them for me:
1. On Amsterdam, is it Will or Jonny providing the backing vocals? I know that Will provides the most backing vocals, and that Jonny doesn't always like to sing... But the backing vocals in Amsterdam are quite low, and when Jonny sings, he has a very distinct low voice.
I've asked some fans, and most are really convinced it's Will (singing low), but... I'm just not sure.
2. Why is the small Mylo Xyloto title on the Mylo Xyloto CD case printed upside down? I noticed it when I wanted to arrange all of my Coldplay CDs into a neat stack. First I thought it was a printing mistake, but then I mentioned it to other fans and their MX CDs have the exact same thing. Is it a mistake? Or is it just a choice in design?
Thanks so much for reading these questions and helping out so many Coldplayers! And, if you answer these ones (or one of them), thanks in advance for that too!
Love,
S.
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21 May 2013 - submitted by Sandy, Brazil
Q. So... is this the new haircut Chris?
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20 May 2013 - submitted by Josh, United Kingdom
Q. Dear Oracle,
I have no faith that this ridiculous question will be answered but here we go. The band's previous name was Trombolese for a short period.. Freed from Desire just came on shuffle, and it sounds very much like they keep saying Trombolese! Plus this was released in 1996... could this have been the inspiration behind Coldplay's early (and terrible) band name!?
Thanks!
Josh
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20 May 2013 - submitted by Loreto, Chile
Q. Hi Oracle!, I found this cover of Life Is For Living and I swear this man sounds almost identical to Chris! What do you think?.
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20 May 2013 - submitted by Christine D, United States of America
Q. Dear Oracle... there's an open mic in my town and I'm wondering if I should perform. I have a song I can play but I'm scared of being judged or messing up! What do I do? Should I do it?
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17 May 2013 - submitted by Duncan, Australia
Q. TEAM ORACLE QUESTION #120
My mum is looking to have surgery on her shoulder, and wonders what she can do for 6-8 weeks with only one arm. Do you have any suggestions for an activity she can do?
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17 May 2013 - submitted by The Oracle, United Kingdom
Q. WHO'D LIKE TO JOIN TEAM ORACLE?
When I answer questions of a personal nature, Coldplay.com readers often get in touch with their own thoughts. So, we have a weekly feature, Team Oracle, whereby each Friday (with the question asker's permission) we open up a question to all of you to answer too. Then, the following Friday, I'll post a selection of the best answers, alongside my own reply.
ANYONE can join in so, if you'd like to, please email your response to the following question, in no more than 250 words, to theoracle@coldplay.com before midnight Thursday 23rd May.
I'll be graduating from high school next year and must choose a quote for placement in the yearbook, any suggestions? The quote can be absolutely anything, from funny, to inspiring, to sad. Ryan, USA.
Look forward to seeing your replies.
The Oracle
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16 May 2013 - submitted by Theo, Australia
Q. What did the hypnotised on the 24th of December have to do with Coldplay?
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16 May 2013 - submitted by Johan, Peru
Q. Hola Oraculo, se puede preguntar en Espanol?
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16 May 2013 - submitted by Nick, United States of America
Q. Dear Oracle,
I can only imagine the countless number of marriage proposal requests the band must get for each show.
Up until recently, I always thought a concert was a strange place for a proposal. Then I saw a proposal during Fix You, which sent shivers down my spine.
Do you think a concert is an admirable place for a man to propose, or is it unromantic because it requires little work?
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15 May 2013 - submitted by Becca, United States of America
Q. Hi Oracle! :) So I was looking around on iTunes and I found this. It's by a band called Mylo Xyloto, and it was released before Coldplay's album Mylo Xyloto was released.
There is also an album by that band. I was just wondering if this has anything to do with Coldplay.
Thanks so much! :)
-- Becca
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15 May 2013 - submitted by James, United Kingdom
Q. I am in a band but they don't share same musical interest. They all love The Strokes, The Smiths etc. Although they are great bands they don't get me going like Coldplay, Mumford and Sons and early Radiohead. I am the songwriter yet don't want to put effort into songs if they don't like them because they are Coldplay inspired and not 'indie' enough. What do I do?? Go solo and get session musicians? I am 16 by the way.
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14 May 2013 - submitted by Ashley, United States of America
Q. Quick question: I've noticed that Chris Martin had an = sign on his hand during a concert or something (not sure since it was just a random photo on Bing), and I was wondering whether or not he meant it to be an HRC/LGBT(Q) supportive thing or JUST a thing (like, "Hey, I'm putting this equal sign for balance of the body and mind...").
Crazy curious, and I would appreciate an answer *squeal* It would be epic if you guys (or at least Mr. Martin), supported HRC.
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14 May 2013 - submitted by Peter, United Kingdom
Q. Can I ask please about your cool website, who done it? What software is it? Thanks!
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14 May 2013 - submitted by Ashley, United States of America
Q. Hello Oracle! I was reading Roadie #42's blogs and I came across the word "tympani". I was just wondering if this is a word made up by Coldplay and staff (like Xylobands) or is it a typo for the word "timpani"? Thank you!
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13 May 2013 - submitted by Harrison, United Kingdom
Q. Hello Oracle,
I'd like to firstly say I saw the guys live on their MX tour and absolutely loved it and I love watching videos of them play at different gigs on the tour. But I stumbled across a Live In Madrid EP containing Violet Hill, GPASUYF, Paradise, Charlie Brown & Clocks. Is this official or not?
Thanks!
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13 May 2013 - submitted by Gael, Canada
Q. Dear Oracle,
I'd like to send some watercolor paintings inspired by Coldplay's songs to Chris Martin. Can you please give me an extremely secure address where I can do so, they are original works of mine and if I lose them they're gone.
Thanks from the bottom of my heart.
God bless you.
Giant teddy bear hugs.
Gael.
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13 May 2013 - submitted by Trinity, United Kingdom
Q. So I went to see Athlete on Friday for their 10 year anniversary of Vehicles and Animals, and it was great. And although they may not be as successful as Coldplay, would the band ever consider say a 15 year anniversary of Parachutes, not necessarily a tour but a few one of small gigs. It would be hugely appreciated I'm sure, plus you can't deny that this is not only the greatest song in the world, but must be the best song played live!?
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10 May 2013 - submitted by Solaf, Egypt
Q. TEAM ORACLE QUESTION #119
I am kind of confused about my schooling and I was hoping you'd help. I'm currently in 8th grade and my biggest ambition is to become a Rockstar. My dad has offered to get me into a musical academy next year but then I'd have to quit school, while my mum says I could do both. So which decision should I make? Should I do my learning while also studying singing or should I just go to the musical academy and give it my all? Thank you so much, dear Oracle.
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10 May 2013 - submitted by The Oracle, United Kingdom
Q. WHO'D LIKE TO JOIN TEAM ORACLE?
When I answer questions of a personal nature, Coldplay.com readers often get in touch with their own thoughts. So, we have a weekly feature, Team Oracle, whereby each Friday (with the question asker's permission) we open up a question to all of you to answer too. Then, the following Friday, I'll post a selection of the best answers, alongside my own reply.
ANYONE can join in so, if you'd like to, please email your response to the following question, in no more than 250 words, to theoracle@coldplay.com before midnight Thursday 16th May.
In honour of Mother's Day this Sunday (although not in the UK):
My mum is looking to have surgery on her shoulder, and wonders what she can do for 6-8 weeks with only one arm. Do you have any suggestions for an activity she can do? Duncan, Australia.
Look forward to seeing your replies.
The Oracle
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9 May 2013 - submitted by Jamie, United Kingdom
Q. Hi, The Oracle.
I've always wondered, why did Coldplay choose Belsize Park Underground Station to record part of the Paradise video, and was the station closed to the general public when they were filming? If so, how long for?
I hope you can answer this question :)
Thanks!
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9 May 2013 - submitted by George , United Kingdom
Q. Hi Oracle, I read that Coldplay travelled to their O2 gig back in December 2011 on the tube and that it was weird for them listening to what their fans were saying about them as no one recognised them. Is this too good to be true?
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8 May 2013 - submitted by Nicole, Mexico
Q. Hey Oracle! I just got a new female dog and I would like her name to be something related to Coldplay... Do you have any ideas of a good name? :)
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8 May 2013 - submitted by Barbora, Czech Republic
Q. Hello Oracle, I saw a few articles that said Will is going to appear in season 3 of Game of Thrones. It was a couple of months ago and there are already 5 episodes out (Will wasn't there) and there are still 5 episodes left of this season so I wanted to ask is that true? Will Will really be acting there?
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7 May 2013 - submitted by Madleine, Morocco
Q. Hi dear Oracle,
I was watching a Coldplay documentary and while Guy and Will were in the studio (I believe it's The Bakery) they have noticed a little sentence written in Arabic meaning Peace and Love.
Have you ever seen it dear Oracle? I would really like to know who wrote it and if it is always written there?
Thank you very much.
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7 May 2013 - submitted by Elizabeth, United States of America
Q. Where has Roadie 42 been? I'm really missing his blogs. Is he okay? I'm a little worried. Is he no longer blogging for the band?
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3 May 2013 - submitted by Aura, Mexico
Q. TEAM ORACLE QUESTION #118
If you had to dedicate a song to Coldplay, what would it be and why?
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3 May 2013 - submitted by The Oracle, United Kingdom
Q. WHO'D LIKE TO JOIN TEAM ORACLE?
When I answer questions of a personal nature, Coldplay.com readers often get in touch with their own thoughts. So, we have a weekly feature, Team Oracle, whereby each Friday (with the question asker's permission) we open up a question to all of you to answer too. Then, the following Friday, I'll post a selection of the best answers, alongside my own reply.
ANYONE can join in so, if you'd like to, please email your response to the following question, in no more than 250 words, to theoracle@coldplay.com before midnight Thursday 9th May.
I am kind of confused about my schooling and I was hoping you'd help. I'm currently in 8th grade and my biggest ambition is to become a Rockstar. My dad has offered to get me into a musical academy next year but then I'd have to quit school, while my mum says I could do both. So which decision should I make? Should I do my learning while also studying singing or should I just go to the musical academy and give it my all? Thank you so much, dear Oracle. Solaf, Egypt.
Look forward to seeing your replies.
The Oracle
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2 May 2013 - submitted by Bradley , United Kingdom
Q. I'm watching the performance at the Paralympic ceremony, noticed a weird mask/ face on Will's bass drum that I haven't noticed before.
Do you know what it represents?
Thanks :-)'
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2 May 2013 - submitted by Jared, United States of America
Q. Greetings Oracle!
I had the amazing opportunity of being able to see Coldplay live during the MX tour when they came to Detroit. I knew they were going to be good, but both my friend and I were shocked at just how good the show was put together and how much we enjoyed it. Anyway, my question is do any other members of the band generally talk to the audience during a show besides Chris? As awesome and funny as Chris is, it would be cool to hear Guy, Jonny, or Will say something during the show. Thanks!
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1 May 2013 - submitted by Ben, United States of America
Q. Dear Oracle,
I've recently online seen some pictures of Chris doing some killer exercises, and I was wondering what is his motivation to do them and stick to it? I am not fat, but I am not in the best shape, and I always start exercising, but I can never stay motivated and stick to it, so what is his motivation?
Thank you
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1 May 2013 - submitted by Jamie, United Kingdom
Q. Hey Oracle.
Recently, Chris was pictured at the Emirates Stadium in London watching Arsenal vs Manchester United.
I know Will supports Southampton FC, and Jonny supports Tottenham Hotspur FC, but do you know which teams Chris and Guy follow (if indeed they do?)
If Chris was supporting his 'local' team it would be Exeter City (who play in the 4th division!).
Picture of Chris at the Emirates can be found here.
Thank you very much.
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30 April 2013 - submitted by jamie, United Kingdom
Q. I just bought my first car and I'm thinking of having a personalised licence plate and I want it to be something Coldplay related. I was thinking of getting DL08 BYH after Don't Let It Break Your Heart. But there could be better ones. What do you think?
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30 April 2013 - submitted by Reginaldo, Brazil
Q. Hello Oracle. I am Brazilian and I also have a band. We have enough trouble getting sponsorship to record and to raise money for our career. With Coldplay at the beginning was also well? Could you tell us the difficulties that the band went before launching parachutes? Hugs.
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29 April 2013 - submitted by Marie, United States of America
Q. Well hello there, All-knowing Oracle.
I have a horrible cold right now and I am in a musical. It is nearly impossible to sing well. Then it occurred to me that Coldplay goes on tour for a loooong time and has to deliver a great show nearly every night at the tour's peak. How does Chris keep his voice in perfect condition?! Does he ever get sick? I've seen them 4 times and he was phenomenal every time. Just curious...
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29 April 2013 - submitted by Renata, Brazil
Q. Hello wise Oracle! For months I've been wondering why Lovers in Japan isn't a part of the Coldplay Live 2012 movie. It was one of my favorite parts of the gig when those hundreds of huge balls came out. It was one of the moments I was hoping to see again on DVD but unfortunately it's not there... Could you tell me why? Thanks :)
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26 April 2013 - submitted by Mini, Belgium
Q. TEAM ORACLE QUESTION #117
I'm a bit confused right now. I'm 18 years old and studying at university which means I've got to learn and work a lot. Sometimes too much. Sometimes I'm so so so fed up with it and then I start thinking... It feels a bit like I'm spoiling my youth. I'm young and free right now, but I don't have the time to enjoy it. I always got to sit on a chair and learn and learn even more. Then I think, maybe I should just stop with it or study something easier. But then it would feel like I'm destroying my future, and one day - when I will be too old for uni - I'll regret for being too lazy.
At the same time I'm having another dilemma. Studying hard now makes the chance that I won't have exams in the summer bigger, but this means little free time now (while I should be enjoying my "student-time") and (hopefully) three months vacation in the summer. Having fun now with the risk of having exams in the summer. I have no clue what to do!
Oh, I don't even know if I'm making any sense at all, but it would be nice if you - wise Oracle - could help me out of this.
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26 April 2013 - submitted by The Oracle, United Kingdom
Q. WHO'D LIKE TO JOIN TEAM ORACLE?
As you hopefully know, we have a weekly feature, Team Oracle, whereby each Friday (with the question asker's permission) we open up a question to all of you to answer too. Then, the following Friday, I'll post a selection of the best answers, alongside my own reply.
This week I have chosen something fun as light relief.
ANYONE can join in so, if you'd like to, please email your response to the following question, in no more than 250 words, to theoracle@coldplay.com before midnight Thursday 2nd May.
If you had to dedicate a song to Coldplay, what would it be and why? Aura, Mexico.
Look forward to seeing your replies!
The Oracle
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25 April 2013 - submitted by Sarah, United States of America
Q. Hello Oracle!
Recently I've found myself wondering about the roadies... if Will's drum tech is Bash and Chris's and Jonny's guitar techs are Hoppy and Matt McGinn (respectively), then is it safe to assume that Guy has a bass tech? And if so, what would this roadie's name or nickname be?
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25 April 2013 - submitted by Scott, United States of America
Q. Hello Oracle!
What airline and bus company did the band use while on tour??
Viva La Coldplay!!
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24 April 2013 - submitted by Boshkash, Egypt
Q. Hello dear Oracle
So I was watching The Scientist and a question popped up to my head. Is there any record or video or anything of Chris singing the reversed version of the scientist? I'd be so happy if I could hear that :D
Thank you so much , all best wishes from Egypt.
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24 April 2013 - submitted by Vidar, Sweden
Q. Dear Oracle,
How did the band find out about Peter Allen in the first place, he is a great artist but not too many people have heard of him. Where did the boys first hear about him?
Love, Vidar from Sweden
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23 April 2013 - submitted by Hasna, Morocco
Q. Hello dear Oracle,
Can you please tell me whose is this hand (at 1:40), and what is the meaning of the Bigger Stronger video? https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=wZNF56R9NLI
Thank you very much dear Oracle, my best wishes and respectful feelings,
Your fan who loves you all, Hasna.
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23 April 2013 - submitted by Subodh, Nepal
Q. I came across a film about Coldplay, I suppose which is titled as Coldplay - New Dimensions A Story Of Musical Genius. I would like to know about this if its official or something else??? I think it is still available in Amazon.
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22 April 2013 - submitted by Mike, United Kingdom
Q. Does Chris have any foto with Billie Joe from Green Day? Thank you Oracle :)
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22 April 2013 - submitted by Joselinne, Guatemala
Q. As I know Coldplay had a 5 album contract with Parlophone, and Mylo Xyloto is their 5th album so my question is, with who signed contract for their next album? Xoxo
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22 April 2013 - submitted by Sandy, United States of America
Q. Hello Oracle,
I was just wondering, do you have any degrees in psychology and have you ever regretted an answer after it's been posted here? Have a super day!
Sincerely,
Sandy
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19 April 2013 - submitted by Claudia, Puerto Rico
Q. TEAM ORACLE QUESTION #116
I feel so confused. What is the real reason we are here earth? I thought it was for us to be happy, but what happens to us afterwards? Where do we go? I wish I knew. My lover, my baby, my one and only, passed away last month in a car accident. He was only 20 years, and so full of life. The most amazing person I've ever known. Where did he go? Is he ok? Will I see him someday?
Sorry for all the questions.
Thank you Coldplay for teaching me lessons and helping me understand myself.
I just hope I get to see him again.
Manolo my love - you belong to me, not swallowed in the sea.
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19 April 2013 - submitted by The Oracle, United Kingdom
Q. WHO'D LIKE TO JOIN TEAM ORACLE?
When I answer questions of a personal nature, Coldplay.com readers often get in touch with their own thoughts. So, we have a weekly feature, Team Oracle, whereby each Friday (with the question asker's permission) we open up a question to all of you to answer too. Then, the following Friday, I'll post a selection of the best answers, alongside my own reply.
ANYONE can join in so, if you'd like to, please email your response to the following question, in no more than 250 words, to theoracle@coldplay.com before midnight Thursday 25th April.
I'm a bit confused right now. I'm 18 years old and studying at university which means I've got to learn and work a lot. Sometimes too much. Sometimes I'm so so so fed up with it and then I start thinking... It feels a bit like I'm spoiling my youth. I'm young and free right now, but I don't have the time to enjoy it. I always got to sit on a chair and learn and learn even more. Then I think, maybe I should just stop with it or study something easier. But then it would feel like I'm destroying my future, and one day - when I will be too old for uni - I'll regret for being too lazy.
At the same time I'm having another dilemma. Studying hard now makes the chance that I won't have exams in the summer bigger, but this means little free time now (while I should be enjoying my "student-time") and (hopefully) three months vacation in the summer. Having fun now with the risk of having exams in the summer. I have no clue what to do!
Oh, I don't even know if I'm making any sense at all, but it would be nice if you - wise Oracle - could help me out of this. Mini, Belgium.
Look forward to seeing your replies.
The Oracle
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18 April 2013 - submitted by John, United Kingdom
Q. If the band are signed to EMI, how come they were able to release a single on Fierce Panda?
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