I listen to everything. My I-Pod's really diverse-from guitar instrumentals to Rascal Flatts to Usher.
OrianthiThe song could start with a riff that I base the song around. Or a chord progression or a melody I have, I just write a story about it. Lyric-wise, it's cool to have someone else's input too.
OrianthiYou have to think outside the box. The world is changing every day, the music industry is so different but I think the more creative you are the better.
OrianthiI think some people are born to Entertain. They just have those personalities and they are great at it. Their forte isn't singing so they use auto tune, etc... But they have a lot of talent in entertaining.
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