Brian Melo
Brian Melo (born August 15, 1982 in Hamilton , Ontario ) is a Canadian singer and winner of the fifth season of the casting show Canadian Idol in 2007.
biography
Melo was in Hamilton ( Ontario born). His parents are Maria and Augusto Melo, who emigrated to Canada from São Miguel ( Portugal ). He has taken professional singing lessons at the Royans School for the Musical Performing Arts.
Career
Canadian Idol
When he took part in the Canadian Idol Casting in 2007, he was still living in Hamilton and working as a construction worker . He had already taken part in previous auditions, but could not convince the jury at the time. In 2007, his best friend and brother encouraged him to try again in Toronto .
The jury praised Melo for his emotional appearance and his mastery of the stage. After his appearance with Radiohead's Karma Police on the Top 5 Show, he received a standing ovation from the audience and the jury , and jury member Jake Gold said, “I just hope the people at home understand what they just saw. One of the most magic moments ever on this show. ” Zack Werner added, “ Mr. and Mrs. Melo, your son very well may be the next Canadian Idol. You [Brian] give credibility to the whole damn franchise. "
Melo won Canadian Idol on September 11, 2007 , despite being considered an underdog ( dark horse ) from the start and almost being elected from the show twice. He beat Jaydee Bixby in the final.
His first single All I Ever Wanted was released on September 13, 2007 at midnight and can also be found on his first album, Livin 'It , which was released on November 27, 2007 .
Canadian Idol shows / song selection
- Top 22
- Stereo from The Watchmen
- Top 18
- Angels by Robbie Williams
- Top 14
- Drive from Incubus
- Top 10 - Number One Hits
- If You Could Only See by Tonic
- Top 9 - Music of the 1960s
- Bold as Love by Jimi Hendrix
- Top 8 - Unplugged
- She Talks to Angels by The Black Crowes
- Top 7 - Queen
- Too Much Love Will Kill You
- Top 6 - Pop / Rock
- The Dolphin's Cry by Live
- Top 5 - My Idol
- Karma Police from Radiohead
- Top 4 standards
- Mack the Knife by Bobby Darin
- Feeling Good by Michael Bublé
- Top 3 - Judges' Choice / People's Choice
- Whiter Shade of Pale by Procol Harum (chosen by juror Jake Gold)
- Lightning Crashes from Live
- Top 2 - Bon Jovi / Winner's Single / Competitor's Choice
- This Ain't a Love Song by Bon Jovi
- All I Ever Wanted by Brian Melo
- Hallelujah by kd lang / Leonard Cohen
career
- 1997: Melo (then as a choir member ) was a background singer for Shania Twain .
- 2003 - today: Front man of the alternative / indie band Stoked from Hamilton.
- 2007: Winner of Canadian Idol in 2007 .
- 2007: Release of his first single All I Ever Wanted .
- 2007: Release of his first album Livin 'It on November 27, 2007 .
Discography
Albums
| year | title |
Top ranking, total weeks, awardChartsChart placements (Year, title, rankings, weeks, awards, notes) |
Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
 CA
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| 2007 | Livin 'it |
CA14 (1 week) CA |
First published: November 27, 2007
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| 2010 | The Truth | - |
First published: October 12, 2010
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Singles
| year | Title album |
Top ranking, total weeks, awardChartsChart placements (Year, title, album , rankings, weeks, awards, notes) |
Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
|
CA
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| 2007 | All I Ever Wanted Livin 'It |
CA11 (21 weeks) CA |
First published: September 11, 2007
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| 2008 | Shine Livin 'It |
CA69 (8 weeks) CA |
First published: February 2008
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Web links
- Official Website (Canada)
- Canadian Idol profile
- Brian Melo MySpace profile
- Stoked MySpace Profile (Band)
Individual evidence
- ↑ YouTube video of the broadcast
- ^ Yahoo Canada News: "Hamilton rocker Brian Melo crowned the new Canadian Idol" . Retrieved September 12, 2007.
- ↑ Chart sources: CA
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Melo, Brian |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Melo, B-Man |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Canadian singer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 15th August 1982 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Hamilton |