Michael Jackson's documentary This Is It arguably has two stars: Michael Jackson and Orianthi Panagaris.
Orianthi is the 24 year-old guitar hero from Australia. She has had a steady rise to fame, playing on stage at the 51st Annual Grammy Awards, playing for Santana and Carrie Underwood. She was also featured in "Now or Never," a song on the Bratz movie soundtrack. But the hot blonde had yet to receive her time in the spotlight, until MJ changed that. In This Is It, Michael tells Orianthi "This is your time to shine," encouraging the young musician to remain confident during her solo. It's one of the most touching scenes in the captivating film.
Orianthi said that she had to fight her butterflies to audition in front of MJ's musical director.
"I didn't think I was gonna get it. I was blown away that he liked my playing. It was a dream come true."
This woman oozes with raw talent and she's a hot chick who can play with the rest of the boys. Orianthi's new album is called According to You, and its release was pushed up to coincide with the release of This Is It. My friend really liked that the young guitarist can multi-task. Orianthi chews gum while she's playing some riffs that make you go 'WTF?' I like that she graces the stage in boots with heels. She's great!
More greatness at http://www.myspace.com/orianthi
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November 6th, 2009 1:07 PM
I just watched a video of Orianthi playing the guitar solo from Beat It! She really nailed it. It was so awesome. She is probably one of the best guitar players I have seen recently!!! She was Michael Jackson’s guitar player for the “This Is It” tour. Her new single “According To You” is really awesome as well. She really does a great job of mixing pop music with excellent guitar playing. Anyway the link for Beat It is here: http://www.iheartradio.com/cc-common/ondemand/music.html?apid=6169&cmp=orianthi. Definitely check her out. She is amazing.
November 7th, 2009 12:37 AM
I just went to see "This is it".
My reaction...Oriantha Panagaris has arrived thanks to Michael Jackson.
The last time I observed a guitarist magically arrive with the obvious destiny as a member the best in the world...John Mayer.
I doubt there is a world class band or single musician in the world that wouln't welcome her to the studio or on stage.
November 14th, 2009 11:15 PM
i like her more in her straight hair than curly / wavy. This girl will rock the world and she's too lucky to work with the Greatest Entertainer of all times.
November 15th, 2009 1:29 AM
I am a 70 yr. old fart who just saw "This Is It". Michael Jackson was amazing and his guitarist, Orianthi Panagaris was absolutely unbelieveable!!! I am not a big fan of guitar, but this woman absolutely blew my away with her talent! She definitely has a bright future ahead of her.