16 January 2013 - submitted by Michele, Italy
Q. Did Coldplay ever been opening act for someone in early days?
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16 January 2013 - submitted by Theron, United States of America
Q. Is this the address is should use to send a letter for coldplay:
Coldplay
EMI Records UK
EMI House
43 Brook Green
London, W6 7EF
UK
Or should I use this:
c/o PO Box 246
Cheadle
SK8 9AF
I would be so grateful to know, thanks!!!!!
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16 January 2013 - submitted by Theron, United States of America
Q. Is this the address is should use to send a letter for coldplay:
Coldplay
EMI Records UK
EMI House
43 Brook Green
London, W6 7EF
UK
Or should I use this:
c/o PO Box 246
Cheadle
SK8 9AF
I would be so grateful to know, thanks!!!!!
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16 January 2013 - submitted by Ida, Denmark
Q. Hey Oracle!
I read in a Danish music magazine that Chris has tried to sell one night with Guy for one million dollars for charity. Is this true or is it just another one of Chris' hilarious jokes?
Love from Denmark!
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15 January 2013 - submitted by Amelia, United Kingdom
Q. Phil Harvey is always referred to as the 'fifth member of Coldplay' but do you know if he regrets not ever becoming an actual member of Coldplay, as in an onstage member?
Thanks, and Happy Christmas!
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15 January 2013 - submitted by Ambar, Puerto Rico
Q. Hello Oracle!
I just have COLDPLAY LIVE 2012 CD and DVD I was wondering why it has a RED NUMBER ON THE BOTTOM LEFT of the artwork cover????
Mine is 15 what does it mean??
Thanks in advance!
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15 January 2013 - submitted by Rowan , United States of America
Q. Dearest Oracle,
Does Will ever get bored sitting behind his drum set? Chris runs freely around the stage and interacts with the crowd. Guy and Johnny move occasionally. I just wanted to know if Will ever yearns to work the stage a little. Cheers!
RJ
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14 January 2013 - submitted by Noah, United States of America
Q. Hey Oracle, what type of vocal warm ups do Chris and the boys do before showtime and how close to showtime do they tend to warm their voices up? I'm a singer and it would really help me! Thanks!
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14 January 2013 - submitted by Ethan, United Kingdom
Q. Hey Oracle!:)
I was just curious if the guys wore makeup during the shows? I used to do plays and I too had to wear makeup for lighting purposes. Do they as well?
Thank you,
Ethan (Coldplay 4 Life:D)
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11 January 2013 - submitted by Helena, Sweden
Q. TEAM ORACLE QUESTION #102
I have recently split up with my boyfriend. I thought he loved me and I think/thought I loved him too. We had made so many plans together for our lives and we said that we would always be there for each other, no matter what would happen to us. That meant a lot to me and I will never forget it. It made a mark in to my heart. I am still in that place every time I think about him. But I am now like nothing to him. I do not know what happened, or really why or when and where. All I know is that one day, all of a sudden, he decided that he didn't love me anymore. I was shocked.
He has also stopped all contact with me so I didn't even get the chance to talk to him about what happened. I am air to him.
This, was all so all of a sudden for me, and I am still in that place when he love me. And I him.
How will I get my heart unbroken and my spirit and soul back together again?
I am an 21 year old artist/model and he is a 24 year old musician. Love, Helena, Sweden.
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11 January 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 17th January.
I'm finding the dating scene difficult. I joined an online dating site and have been on a few dates and I don't know what the etiquette is. If I don't like a guy, I don't know how to leave it when saying goodbye. That said, when I DO like a guy I don't know what to say either in case they don't feel the same! I met someone and we had a brilliant time but I haven't heard from him at all since. I sent one text and he didn't reply. I think that's rude but then... maybe he is also not knowing how to politely say he doesn't want to see me again. Help?!
Dani, London.
Look forward to seeing your replies.
The Oracle
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10 January 2013 - submitted by Sanya, India
Q. Hello Oracle!
I was watching some videos of Coldplay and came across this funny one.
Does Chris write all his songs like this?
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10 January 2013 - submitted by Charlie, United Kingdom
Q. Do you think that there's the possibility in the future that Coldplay might release a CD compilation of their unreleased studio tracks and demos? Or are these got rid of at the end of each recording session?
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9 January 2013 - submitted by Louise, Australia
Q. Hi Oracle!
How do you become a volunteer for Coldplay? For eg. The people that hand out wristbands and what not.
Just wanted to know out of curiosity :)
thanks!
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9 January 2013 - submitted by Nick, United Kingdom
Q. I'm not a big comic book fan, but I LOVE Coldplay. Would I like their comics?
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8 January 2013 - submitted by Elizabeth, United States of America
Q. Hey Oracle!
Hope you're having a great new year, my question for you is, what city was the music video for Christmas Lights shot in? Please let me know!
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8 January 2013 - submitted by Sam, United States of America
Q. Hi, Oracle!
I was wondering... who does the hand on the cover of The Blue Room belong to?
This is silly, but I've been wondering it every time I listen to one of the songs on that EP.
Thank you!
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8 January 2013 - submitted by Tahra, United States of America
Q. Oracle,
I was reading past answers and I saw that Chris has a mix of ginger, lemon, and hot water that he has during concerts. I'm also a singer and I know that lemon irritates the throat since it's acidic. Does Chris know about this? Or does he have the lemon for a specific reason?
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7 January 2013 - submitted by Nat, Brazil
Q. Hello Oracle!
Can you tell me what are they doing with all those wristbrands? Are they volunteers?
Nat - Brazil
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7 January 2013 - submitted by Sophie, Australia
Q. Hello Oracle,
Sorry but in the Every Teardrop is a Waterfall I keep on hearing 'I'd rather be a comma than a fullstop' am I going crazy or does it actually say that?
If i'm not going crazy why? WHY SO RANDOM?
Thanks in Advance,
Sophie
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7 January 2013 - submitted by Saakshi, India
Q. Dear Oracle,
Who is the guy in this picture between Lady Gaga and Guy? Also, are any of the Coldplay band members likely to join twitter?
Thanks,
Saakshi
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4 January 2013 - submitted by The Oracle, United Kingdom
Q. WHO'D LIKE TO JOIN TEAM ORACLE?
Welcome to the first Team Oracle question of 2013.
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.
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 10th January.
I have recently split up with my boyfriend. I thought he loved me and I think/thought I loved him too. We had made so many plans together for our lives and we said that we would always be there for each other, no matter what would happen to us. That meant a lot to me and I will never forget it. It made a mark in to my heart. I am still in that place every time I think about him. But I am now like nothing to him. I do not know what happened, or really why or when and where. All I know is that one day, all of a sudden, he decided that he didn't love me anymore. I was shocked.
He has also stopped all contact with me so I didn't even get the chance to talk to him about what happened. I am air to him.
This, was all so all of a sudden for me, and I am still in that place when he love me. And I him.
How will I get my heart unbroken and my spirit and soul back together again?
I am an 21 year old artist/model and he is a 24 year old musician. Love, Helena, Sweden.
Look forward to seeing your replies.
The Oracle
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4 January 2013 - submitted by Will, United Kingdom
Q. Would any members of Coldplay ever consider of going any shows such as Big Brother or going round the Top Gear Track?
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4 January 2013 - submitted by Teresa, Germany
Q. Dear Oracle!
Can you say me who drew the lovely Christmas greetings?
Thank You!
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4 January 2013 - submitted by Kidder, United States of America
Q. What kind of sticks does Will use, and how has he been taping them on the MX tour?
Thanks!
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3 January 2013 - submitted by Mike, United States of America
Q. I was looking through the pictures of Coldplay at the Palace of Auburn Hills and I noticed something: In the pictures, Danielle took one of Chris at the piano, and one from Lindsay A has Chris at a differently painted piano. Does he usually use two or is it somehow the same one?
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3 January 2013 - submitted by Sven, United States of America
Q. Hey Oracle,
Who's that guy standing next to Chris in that photo in Brooklyn? I've also seen him in the Coldplay Live 2012 with Chris on the golf cart riding to the c-stage.
Thanks,
Sven
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2 January 2013 - submitted by Faiz, United Kingdom
Q. Dear Oracle,
When the robot in the Talk music video wakes up (2:22), it looks like there's text at the bottom of the video. It's covered by the playback bar so I can't read what it is.
Would you, in your infinite wisdom, know what this says?
Thanks, Faiz
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2 January 2013 - submitted by Tzukeet, New Zealand
Q. Hi!
On the very beautifully drawn Christmas well-wishing card from Coldplay, who is the person in Jonny's thought bubble? With a 'P' on him?
Happy New Year!
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21 December 2012 - submitted by The Oracle, United Kingdom
Q. TEAM ORACLE QUESTION #101
What was your favourite music show of the year? It can be musical theatre, a show, a concert, a gig, on tv, on DVD, live etc…
And what was so magical about it?
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21 December 2012 - submitted by The Oracle, United Kingdom
Q.
WHO'D LIKE TO JOIN TEAM ORACLE?
Team Oracle will return on Friday 4th January 2013.
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20 December 2012 - submitted by Anon, United States of America
Q. I was watching the 12.12.12 concert last night and of course, Chris was phenomenal. I was wondering... when performing those types of events, what goes in to choosing the songs performed? Is it based on time allowed or relevancy to the event?
Odd question I know, but I'm a curious sort.
Thanks!!
-Tracy
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20 December 2012 - submitted by Veronica, Argentina
Q. Hello Oracle! I want to know something. Is Coldplay Essensial an official album?
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20 December 2012 - submitted by Juicy, France
Q. Do I smell good?
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20 December 2012 - submitted by Arthur, Netherlands
Q. Hi Oracle!
This has been bugging me since I first saw Live2012 in the cinema. I've been rewinding that part and playing it in slowmotion over and over again.
Is or is that not Reese Witherspoon behind Chris during Us Against The World? :P
Thanks!
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19 December 2012 - submitted by Carolina, Mexico
Q. ¡Hola! I hope you are very well.
Dear Oracle, I was not able to watch the 12.12.12 concert :(
But I really wanted to... do you know if there is any website where I can see the concert again?
All I've been hearing is "the concert was awesome!" so I really hope there is a chance for the ones who couldn't watch it that day (:
Happy holidays!
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19 December 2012 - submitted by Sebastian, Mexico
Q. Does anybody that is involved in Coldplay believes in the end of the world?
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19 December 2012 - submitted by Sessions, Japan
Q. Hey there.
I googled & found this setlist at last night.
1. Is this real Glastonbury setlist for crew or members?
2. Who's Des Fallon??
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18 December 2012 - submitted by Dorothea, Austria
Q. Dear all-knowing Oracle,
I found this video by coincidence on YouTube today...
I am just curious if the boys did that several times (weddings, birthdays, BBQs) or was that a unique event? It's so sweet to see how nervous Jonny was :)
love them, coldplayer for live! :D
Happy Holidays and THANK YOU for answering!!
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18 December 2012 - submitted by Christina, Ireland
Q. Hi Oracle :) What is the name of Chris's dog? I saw a pic of him and Moses walking a white, fluffy dog. It's very cute.
Thank you.
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17 December 2012 - submitted by Cameron A, Canada
Q. Chris looked pretty hot (both figuratively and literally) in his 3-piece suit at the 12-12-12 Sandy tribute concert. But why was he wearing one at all? It seemed really out of character for him.
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17 December 2012 - submitted by Sara, Hungary
Q. Hi Oracle!
I've just seen a Christmas Lights Behind the scenes video, and I am wondering if it is possible that I saw Simon Pegg like one of the "violin players".
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14 December 2012 - submitted by Alice, Denmark
Q. TEAM ORACLE QUESTION #100
Okay, I know this may not seem as that big a problem, but it is to me! I live in a house with my parents and my older brother. My brother plays guitar. And when he plays I always get in a really bad mood. There is just something about it that makes me wanna trap him by the throat. It's not that it is heavy rock or anything, but lets face it - guitar alone without a band just does not sound that good. The biggest problem is that every time he plays I listen to loud music to drown it out. I can, however, not concentrate with music like that, and this means I can never do my homework when he plays, which is often. I have tried to talk to him about it, but he won't turn down the volume or anything. I took me several years just to make him stop playing while I was sleeping (which he still does quite often because he "forgets"). I myself play the piano, but at least I have the courtesy to play quietly. I don't know what to do, but I know I have to do something, when it is affecting my education and my good mood. Isn't there something I can do?
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14 December 2012 - submitted by The Oracle, United Kingdom
Q. WHO'D LIKE TO JOIN TEAM ORACLE?
As is tradition for the last Team Oracle of the year, we ask a frivolous question to lighten the mood.
As always, 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 20th December.
What was your favourite music show of the year? It can be musical theatre, a show, a concert, a gig, on tv, DVD, live etc.
And what was so magical about it?
Look forward to seeing your replies.
The Oracle
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13 December 2012 - submitted by Amber, United Kingdom
Q. Hello Oracle,
Do you know when this photo was taken and the context behind it? Thanks :)
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13 December 2012 - submitted by Carmen, Italy
Q. Dear Oracle,
I don't know you but I'm watching the 12.12.12 concert and I'm crying. I just finished to watch Chris and Michael Stipe and, omg, goosebumps everywhere! Did you watch the concert? How you feel about it?
I hope you're fine and I wish you happy holidays!
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12 December 2012 - submitted by Tiffany, United States of America
Q. HI Oracle :D
Is there any special meaning behind Spies? I love that song and I was just curious.
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12 December 2012 - submitted by Richard N, United States of America
Q. Hey Oracle,
I was listening to Every Tear Drop is a Waterfall on the way to work, and I noticed something within the lyrics... This may seem weird to notice but when Chris sings " Don't want to see another generation drop. I'd rather be a comma then a full stop," I couldn't help but notice he is saying part of the alphabet backwards. (Don't want to C another...I'd rather B a comma then A full stop).
Is this just coincidental or does Coldplay think of things like this when writing songs?
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12 December 2012 - submitted by Nick, Australia
Q. I was at the Saturday night concert in Sydney, great show!
Anyway, what is the ambient type music that is played in between acts? Wouldn't be composed by Mr. Eno or Mr. Hopkins... Would it?
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11 December 2012 - submitted by Angelica, Australia
Q. Hello Oracle!
I was just wondering one thing. Is Dan Portanier the "trainer" (seen at the back of the Mylo Xyloto tour book) a voice coach or physical trainer or a trainer to keep the boys from bursting into 5 year olds??
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