Orianthi Panagaris: 'This Is It' Guitarist Has Bright Future Ahead
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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May 6th, 2012 1:07 PM
Oops she's great....just saw her on this is it dvd..actually she outplays her other collegue in this is it.God bless u.
January 5th, 2011 6:31 AM
Hi,
Well I can say that Orianthis Panagaris is very amazing. It's the first time that I am seeing a woman playing the guitar like this. Great.....
I wish her all the best..
November 16th, 2010 4:34 PM
I'm starting a Super Group in Canada called Right Now. We've made 4 OFFICIAL Drum War Challenges to Australian born Orianthi Panagaris's drummer....Mike Baker. No official reply. Right Now Drum War Challenges: Ode to Moby Dick: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVOUUqicwVE Official Drum War Challenge: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tWzS5-uRMc Another Official Drum War Challenge: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GuM8r6B1wkc THIS ONE IS HILARIOUS: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2j5kWFsOZ0k
November 16th, 2010 4:33 PM
I'm starting a Super Group in Canada called Right Now. We've made 4 OFFICIAL Drum War Challenges to Australian born Orianthi Panagaris's drummer....Mike Baker. No official reply.
Right Now Drum War Challenges:
Ode to Moby Dick: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVOUUqicwVE
Official Drum War Challenge: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tWzS5-uRMc
Another Official Drum War Challenge: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GuM8r6B1wkc
THIS ONE IS HILARIOUS: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2j5kWFsOZ0k
November 8th, 2010 6:17 PM
I love her! She´s amazing! Peace with You!
July 23rd, 2010 9:33 AM
hai comparing your fingers to mine... my fingers are paralized ... amzing play Orianthi.... wish you all the best
July 10th, 2010 5:53 PM
i was watching THIS IS IT and straight after i watched the movie i switched on my PC and i just had to Google her . she is amazing and has a bright and promising future ahead of her
June 29th, 2010 1:54 PM
I poked her.
May 5th, 2010 9:14 AM
I LOVE YOU ORIANTHI :)
March 19th, 2010 7:54 PM
I am retired and 69 yrs old.
I had never heard of or seen Orianthi Panagaris, till I saw her on TV sitting in with the "Jimmy Kimmel Live Show" band "Cleo and the Cletones".
Whenever the band cut her a break, my jaw hit the floor... I have never been so blown away with the virtuosity of riffs and sheer speed at which she plays with casual ease. There's no obvious tension or intensity on her face or body language... just raw power flying off of those fingers moving apparently on their own while she appears more like a casual observer. She is simply amazing and has a great career ahead of her.
It doesn't hurt that she's gorgeous too.
While her vocals are great, I hope she lays doen some instrumental-only recordings in her career; if not, she'll be short-changing the world of music by not leaving a legacy of her incredible instrumental talent as well.
Wish I had her CD. Tried once but the store was out.