Orianthi- Named one of the 12 greatest female Guitar Players-by Elle Magazine

[Yngtchie]

Originally Posted by Demioblue

And how would you rate Lori Linstruth?

I like Lori, she's a good guitarist. The little I've heard of her playing has been very positive, but I'll need to hear more to give an informed opinion about her.

[TresGatos]

She rocks but (oop, I'll get flamed for this): her style suits a Les Paul and her tone would be better.). I know she's been on PRS payroll since she was in diapers, but every time I see her I wish she would sound as good as she plays.

Somebody hand her a Slash signature LP.


I do congratulate her and wish her success on her new musical direction though. Didn't know she could sing.

[gennation]

Here's a good sampling of Orianthi's playing http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXf8oJq049w

It's 90% run of the mill, but there's some good stuff in that other 10%, like around the 5:50 mark.

I saw the Michael Jackson movie last night and thought Michael was beyond awesome as an entertain who had a vision for the show he was putting on. Orianthi wasn't super impressive, but it looked like she was doing Beat It without much whammy bar at all, that was pretty cool...I know if could've been dubbed in, but it looked like the moves were with the audio.

I think Ani Difranco is by far a superior female guitarist and much more original. She should be somewhere at the top of that list.

[WAH-WAH MCFUZZ]

I dig her. I don't dislike According to You but there are much better songs on the album. Including a duet with Mr. Vai.

[cr8z4life]

Say what you want.....but this chick rocks. Look at who shes played with and check out her my space page......look at some of the names on her "friends" list.......by far more impressive than us critics!

http://www.myspace.com/orianthi

[TRawker]

She's fantastic...I think it's great there's a chick out there who can play like that.

[JoeB63]

I once danced with Charo -- in 1988. I believe I have a picture of it (non-digital), but I ain't posting on the Internet.

[Yngtchie]

Originally Posted by cr8z4life

check out her my space page......look at some of the names on her "friends" list.......by far more impressive than us critics!

Anyone can add a bunch of famous musicians to their friends list, it doesn't actually mean anything.

[pickaguitar]

Originally Posted by Yngtchie

Anyone can add a bunch of famous musicians to their friends list, it doesn't actually mean anything.

She's played with/for many of the biggest ones

[Yngtchie]

Originally Posted by pickaguitar

She's played with/for many of the biggest ones

Yes, I'm aware of this, but that doesn't mean that Myspace friends means that you actually know these people.

[snacker]

the guitar playing in "According to You" is funny

[ThUndeRBirD]

They did a awesome guitar thing in 'This Is It' after 'Black Or White' and I thought 'That's one of the best musical thing I've ever heard!'. She's really amazing.

[teanett]

orianthi got a karl malden nose