Her debut album "Violet Journey", was officially released in 2007 through Universal Music (it was self released earlier in 2005), in which she composed all the material, contributing guitar, vocals and drums on most cuts. She also produced and mixed the final product at her home studio.
Her breakthrough came with her debut single (which is off her second album "Believe") "According to You" which peaked at #3 in Japan, #8 in Australia and #17 in the US. Her second album, "Believe", received a worldwide release in late 2009 (the album was re-released on 8 June 2010 as "Believe (II)", which included four new songs).
On 12 October 2011, the 5 track EP Fire (produced by Dave Stewart), was released as an iTunes download. All 5 tracks would later be released again on Heaven In This Hell.
Her third album Heaven In This Hell was released on 12 March 2013. The album featured Orianthi moving away from pop rock leanings of Believe, and towards a somewhat rawer sound. Orianthi cited modern country and blues as the main inspirations on the album's sound.
Orianthi first started learning piano and playing at the age of three and moving to acoustic guitar at the age of six. She learned to play the acoustic guitar at six at the encouragement of her father, started electric when she was eleven and left her school, Mercedes College, enrolling at Cabra Dominican College. At the age of 15, she turned her focus to writing songs and so began her professional career. She has been playing in bands since 1999 England and in France, and performed in her first stage show for Steve Vai at the age of 15.
Orianthi has appeared on several late night shows, most notably on American Idol results show 26 March 2010. In 2010 she toured extensively with headlining shows in the US, Japan, Australia and Malaysia. She also opened for other artists including: John Mayer, Mika, Kid Rock, Daughtry and over 30 dates for Adam Lambert’s Glam Nation Tour with former Idol contestant Allison Iraheta. Orianthi has performed at various music festivals and charity functions most notably at the Stand Up to Cancer telethon.
Orianthi has been very prolific in collaborating and being featured by many artists. She is featured on Iraheta's third single "Don't Waste The Pretty" and on Fefe Dobson's song "Can't Breathe" which appears on Dobson's album Joy released in November 2010. She has stated that the people she has collaborated with (i.e. Allison Iraheta and Lacey Mosley) are some of her best friends.
She recorded for the song Saadda Haq composed by Academy award winning composer A.R.Rahman for a Bollywood film soundtrack Rockstar. The song became popular and lot of media coverage in India came for Orianthi, being cited for her time as Michael Jackson's lead guitarist.
In 2009, Orianthi was included on a list of "12 Greatest Female Electric Guitarists" by Elle magazine and won the "Breakthrough Guitarist of the Year" award from Guitar International magazine in 2010.
On 29 August 2011, Orianthi was announced as Alice Cooper's new guitarist. She replaced Damon Johnson, who is now a member of Thin Lizzy. She was the first female member of the Alice Cooper band. Orianthi did two world tours with Alice Cooper, but resigned in June 2014, and was replaced by Nita Strauss. Her departure caused a rift between her and Strauss' respective fanbases, though the guitarists themselves are friends.
Orianthi has appeared as a guitarist for other stars including shows with Michael Bolton, Dave Stewart and James Durbin. She also appeared on the Top 7-week season 12 of American Idol on 3 April 2013 to play guitar for each of the performances. One month later Orianthi performed Fine China with Chris Brown at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards, and on 8 December of that same year she paid tribute to Carlos Santana, performing in the Kennedy Center Honors Gala. She spent most of 2013–2015 touring with Dave Stewart, started BeMyBand, and released a song. In 2014, she joined Richie Sambora for his solo tour in Australia and Europe. In 2016, the two toured under the name RSO in Australia, South America and the UK
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How Does It Feel
Orianthi Lyrics
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You're always joking baby
At least you pretend
That it don't mean a thing
I know that ain't true
Someone's told me something about Geena and you
Now that I'm leaving baby
Now that I'm leaving baby
How does that feel
I don't care about your money baby
I don't care about your cars
As you can see for yourself
I'm a rock and roll star
And while you read your little black book
Busy making plans
I'm out playing every night
I've got a million fans
Now that I'm leaving baby
How does that feel
Now that I'm leaving baby
How does that feel
The lyrics to Orianthi's song "How Does That Feel?" deal with the end of a relationship, and the power dynamic at play between the two parties. The singer, who is a successful rock musician, is leaving her partner, who seems preoccupied with other women and their social status. The opening lines set up the contrast between the singer and her partner's social life: he has "a lot of girls that you call your friends," and "you're always joking baby / At least you pretend," implying a sort of superficiality to his persona.
The singer, however, isn't fooled by his act; she knows that "it don't mean a thing" and that "someone's told me something about Geena and you." The fact that the singer knows about her partner's dalliance with another woman, and that it's apparently common knowledge, suggests that the relationship wasn't built on a strong foundation of trust. The chorus, asking "Now that I'm leaving baby / How does that feel," is a power move; it implies that the singer was the one who held the cards in the relationship, and now that she's gone, the partner is left to face the consequences of his actions.
In the second verse, the singer emphasizes the contrast between her partner's preoccupation with social status and her own success as a musician. She doesn't care about his "money" or "cars"; she's a "rock and roll star." She notes that while he's "reading [his] little black book / [and] making plans," she's out playing shows for her "million fans." The contrast here is not only one of values, but one of action; while the partner seems content to coast on his own social circle and status symbols, the singer is out there making things happen for herself. The message is clear: she's moving on, and she's stronger for it.
Line by Line Meaning
You got a lot of girls that you call your friends
You surround yourself with many female acquaintances whom you claim are just friends
You're always joking baby
You make jokes all the time, usually to hide your true feelings
At least you pretend
You at least try to act like everything is okay, even if it's not
That it don't mean a thing
You try to brush off any rumors or gossip about yourself and maintain that they don't affect you
I know that ain't true
I don't believe that for a second
Someone's told me something about Geena and you
I have heard rumors about you and Geena
Now that I'm leaving baby
Now that I'm leaving you
How does that feel
How does it make you feel
I don't care about your money baby
I'm not interested in your wealth or possessions
I don't care about your cars
Your cars don't impress me
As you can see for yourself
It's evident to anyone who pays attention
I'm a rock and roll star
I'm a successful musician in the rock genre
And while you read your little black book
While you focus on your list of contacts for personal gain
Busy making plans
You're preoccupied with making plans for yourself
I've got a million fans
I have a large and devoted fan base
Contributed by David B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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You got a lotta girls that you call your friends
You're always joking baby
At least you pretend
But it don't mean a thing
I know that it's true
Someone's told me something about Geena and you
Now that I'm leaving baby
How does it feel
Now that I'm leaving baby
How does it feel
I don't care about your money baby
I don't care about your cars
As you can see for yourself
I'm a rock and roll star
And while you read your little black book
Busy making plans
I'm out playing every night
I gotta million fans
Now that I'm leaving baby
How does it feel
Now that I'm leaving baby
How does it feel
Skyd0g
once the solo kicked in, i just started crying... it just made the emotions of the song skyrocket.. so good.
Nepeta Leijon
I've heard of her like a month ago, but you have no idea how glad I was knowing she still sings
Bobbi Ottenhoff
Orianthi is so underappreciated ! God I love her <3
dogsrockize
She is beyond amazing....I LOVE Orianthi!
mark Scantland
If you like this song or Orianthi then buy the cd you won't be sorry. Give her the Support she deserves.
Lodewijk Vrije
music like this is underrated by the whole planet, i am glad we can come together here and share our love for actual real music <3 love from the world, and peace from The Netherlands
Frey
BEST SONG OF THE ALBUM!!!! ORI ROCKS!!!
Pamela Williams
Amazing talent!
Renato Alvarez
Ese solo es increíble
Steve Cudmore
UN-BE-F'IN-LIEVABLY GOOD!