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Orianthi – Michael Jackson’s guitar player – releases solo debut album ‘Believe’

By bandweblogs on Oct 2, 2009 in Albums, Bands, Music News, New Releases, Press Releases, Videos | Tags: , , , ,

Michael Jackson’s Guitar Goddess Orianthi Readies Debut Album

Orianthi - Believe

Introducing Orianthi, the guitar phenomenon who is featured prominently in the upcoming Michael Jackson concert documentary, This Is It.

Already a renowned musician, Orianthi has been playing guitar since the age of eleven and was discovered by legend Carlos Santana. After playing with artists like Carrie Underwood, ZZ Top, and Prince, she received a MySpace message from Michael Jackson’s musical director asking her to audition for his comeback tour. Following a test run with the King of Pop himself, she was selected as his lead guitarist for his O2 arena dates in London – a crowning achievement for the 24 year old from Adelaide, Australia.

Now Orianthi is preparing to release her solo debut album, ‘Believe’, on October 27, 2009.

In addition to her talent at guitar, Orianthi has a gorgeous voice and even sang at Michael Jackson’s Staples Center memorial service. Even before starting rehearsals for his tour though, she was hard at work writing and recording the album with her band.

‘Believe’ is full of anthemic rock tracks with a sound reminiscent of Paramore or Evanescence, but entirely Orianthi thanks to her signature shreds and thunderous hooks.

Her first single, “According to You” is a catchy tale of an ungrateful boyfriend, featuring a killer guitar solo.

To hear the story in her own words, watch Orianthi in this segment from Australia’s Today show.

Watch Today Show video:

Be sure to check her out in This Is It out on October 28th.

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  1. 1 Comment(s)

  2. By Orianthi Guitar FAN on Nov 12, 2009 | Reply

    Orianthi is an amazing TALENT!!!
    Good for her

    By the way caught this Orianthi Guitar Solo on YOUTUBE

    CHECK IT OUT
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89PBHHonXXM

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