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Robert Clyne
Neilson/Clyne, Inc.
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Leslie Buttonow
Korg USA Inc.
Tel: 631.390.6500
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
KORG FEATURED ON NEW MUSIC-ORIENTED
TV DRAMA SERIES, INSTANT STAR
MELVILLE, NY, July 28, 2005 — Instant Star, a new hit show on the “N” channel (a nighttime TV network for teens) has taken the young adult market by storm. Starring newcomer Alexz Johnson (So Weird, The Chris Isaak Show, Scooby-Doo 2), the show centers around 15-year-old singer and guitarist Jude Harrison, who has just won a national singer/songwriter contest and a recording contract. The series explores the drama, personalities and relationships surrounding a young songwriter experiencing newfound fame. Throughout the show’s premiere season, a variety of Korg products were used by the main character and her band. Featured were Korg D32XD and PXR4 recorders, as well as a Korg TRITON Studio 76.In addition to her duties on Instant Star, Johnson — a real-life talent show winner — wrote and sang most of the original songs for the series. The songs were released as a soundtrack CD (Orange Records) this past winter.
For more information about Instant Star, visit http://www.instantstar.ctv.ca.
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