My Coldplay.com - A Coldplay Blog

If you’re interested in finding out how to make a Coldplay “Viva La Vida” iTunes style portrait, here’s how. It’s even better if you play the song in the background. Makes it less monotonous…

The other day, I wrote a post regarding Hongkiat.com, and how much I loved some of the tutorials on it. I saw the Coldplay / Apple Portrait tutorial, thought it looked cool, so I decided to do it myself, then made a video tutorial of it.

Via http://gilesvg.com/

The Oracle has the answers….

August 27, 2008 - submitted by Derek, United States of America

Q. Who is Coldplay’s favorite uncle from America?

The Oracle replies:

That’d be Shawn Carter aka Jay Z. This refers to when Coldplay performed live at the BBC in June, Jay-Z was in the audience. They dedicated Lost! to him using that moniker.
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More Oraclisms….

August 26, 2008 - submitted by Kathy, United States of America

Q. Heard a song today on XM Radio with Coldplay and Michael Stipe about God’s Love…What is the exact title and where can I find a copy of it ?? Thanks

The Oracle replies:

The track is called In the Sun. It was originally by Joseph Arthur but Michael chose it as the song to raise funds for Hurricane Katrina. It was released exclusively via iTunes back in February 2006 and you can still get it there.
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That’s a lot of questions

Good evening. We’re pleased to announce that, today, the Oracle answered the 10,000th question to be submitted to Coldplay.com for their attention. The Oracle hasn’t actually answered all 10,000 of them, but it still feels like a landmark moment. Head on over there to celebrate.

Anchorman/Coldplay.com

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When they first headlined the second stage at V, Muse were introduced onstage by Coldplay’s Chris Martin in a hoodie. Since then Matt and Chris have regularly sent each other tongue-in-cheek ‘abusive’ text messages. ‘30 Things You Never Knew About Muse’ was written by Mark Beaumont - looks out for his book ‘Out Of This World: The Story Of Muse’, which will be published in October.

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#42 muses on the band’s time in Japan

Can it really be a week since we left Japan? Worse yet, I’ve not yet submitted my journals from those shows. “Jetlag” sounds far more glamourous and interesting than “couldn’t get off the sofa”, so I’m sticking with that. Somehow though, I think we all know where the truth lies.

In a nice follow-on from the previous journal, I opened my hotel room curtains in Osaka to be greeted by a building in the distance bearing the word “Yodobashi”. The very same camera shop I arrived at in Tokyo minus my credit card. Over breakfast, I enlist the permanently Leica-bearing Berryman to join me for a trip over there. I’ve managed to obtain cash and today there’s no stopping me. We both return somewhat lighter of wallet, but laden with photographic goodies. [Read more]

The all knowing Oracle gives more Coldplay hints and tips…

August 20, 2008 - submitted by Josh, United Kingdom

Q. Is Brothers & Sisters (on the Without Parachutes) really as Marxist as I think it is?

The Oracle replies:

Brothers & Sisters was a single released on Fierce Panda and was in no way Marxist! Without Parachutes is a bootleg by the way so is not an official Coldplay release.
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New from Coldplay.com!

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One of my eBay co-workers sent this in to The Chatter last week. Amy is a huge fan of Coldplay and had the opportunity of meeting the drummer when the band performed recently in San Jose. Her excitement doubled when she learned about Coldplay’s eBay connection! Here’s what Amy (looking suitably thrilled next to Will Champion) wrote: [Read more]

Here’s the latest Coldplay trivia, courtesy of The Oracle.

August 19, 2008 - submitted by Daniel, Mexico

Q. Dear Oracle,
Why are Coldplay corrupting my mind with images of nipples during Strawberry Swing? and this link : (edited)

The Oracle replies:

Hmmm you must all think the Oracle would not be able to see that multiple people, in the hope of it being answered, have sent in an identical question. It doesn’t work like that…
Nice try though and maybe I will answer the breast issue another day. Maybe not.
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