Instant Star
Television Review: Instant Star
Television Review: Instant Star
Let me start off this review by saying that I remember exactly what day Instant Star first aired, where I was, and how I responded. It may sound a bit fanatic, and it possibly is, but Instant Star has been my favorite show since then, even after it was cancelled last year.
Centering around character, Jude Harrison, Instant Star was created to develop what happens after a contestant wins a competition such as American Idol, or in this case, Instant Star. Each episode would feature a new song, sung, for the most part, by the actress, Alexz Johnson, who played Jude.
As the seasons progress, Jude tries her hardest not to fall too hard for her producer, Tommy, and to not give in to her record label’s demands, but to stay true to herself, as a musical artist and as a person.
Most people have never heard of Alexz Johnson, but in the minds of the people who have heard her sing, she is much better than most of the artists you would find on the radio. While the music featured on Instant Star may not be for everyone, there is no denying that the voice behind the lyrics isn’t powerful.
It’s a special thing that happens when you can watch the same episodes over and over and still feel the same excitement you did when you first saw the episode. Everyone has a show that does this for them, and Instant Star is that show for me.
A combination of music, heart, and emotion make Instant Star’s basic premise, but without Alexz Johnson, I don’t believe the show could have survived as long as it did, four seasons. Many of the fans are eagerly awaiting the actress’/singer’s/songwriter’s first album, due out in September, and while, from the songs I’ve heard, it is a complete 180 from Jude’s music, it’s still enjoyable with the same amazing vocals.
Instant Star has been cancelled, and currently doesn’t even air in the United States, but that doesn’t mean its fans have “left the building also”, which is why a new cd, Instant Star: Greatest Hits, comes out in September also. Seasons 1 and 2 have been put on DVD already, with the final 2 coming out soon. Cds have also been put out for each of the seasons, featuring the full-lengthed songs from each episode.
Freshly Unique will soon host all 4 seasons so look for them to come soon :)
Centering around character, Jude Harrison, Instant Star was created to develop what happens after a contestant wins a competition such as American Idol, or in this case, Instant Star. Each episode would feature a new song, sung, for the most part, by the actress, Alexz Johnson, who played Jude.
As the seasons progress, Jude tries her hardest not to fall too hard for her producer, Tommy, and to not give in to her record label’s demands, but to stay true to herself, as a musical artist and as a person.
Most people have never heard of Alexz Johnson, but in the minds of the people who have heard her sing, she is much better than most of the artists you would find on the radio. While the music featured on Instant Star may not be for everyone, there is no denying that the voice behind the lyrics isn’t powerful.
It’s a special thing that happens when you can watch the same episodes over and over and still feel the same excitement you did when you first saw the episode. Everyone has a show that does this for them, and Instant Star is that show for me.
A combination of music, heart, and emotion make Instant Star’s basic premise, but without Alexz Johnson, I don’t believe the show could have survived as long as it did, four seasons. Many of the fans are eagerly awaiting the actress’/singer’s/songwriter’s first album, due out in September, and while, from the songs I’ve heard, it is a complete 180 from Jude’s music, it’s still enjoyable with the same amazing vocals.
Instant Star has been cancelled, and currently doesn’t even air in the United States, but that doesn’t mean its fans have “left the building also”, which is why a new cd, Instant Star: Greatest Hits, comes out in September also. Seasons 1 and 2 have been put on DVD already, with the final 2 coming out soon. Cds have also been put out for each of the seasons, featuring the full-lengthed songs from each episode.
Freshly Unique will soon host all 4 seasons so look for them to come soon :)
-Alex
Author's Rating
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10/10
FRESHLY EXCLUSIVE
Instant Star: Greatest Hits (Concept Art)
and please, if you take this image, CREDIT US. I've found it on over 5 sites already :|
FRESHLY EXCLUSIVE
Instant Star: Greatest Hits (Concept Art)
and please, if you take this image, CREDIT US. I've found it on over 5 sites already :|
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