Brian Melo

Infobox Musical artist
Name = Brian Melo


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Background = solo_singer
Birth_name = Brian Melo
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Origin = Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Instrument = Singing
Genre = Pop/Rock
Occupation = Singer
Years_active = 2007–present
Label = Sony-BMG (2007-Present)
Associated_acts = Ryan Malcolm, Kalan Porter, Melissa O'Neil, Eva Avila, Faber Drive
URL = [http://www.brianmelo.com Official Site]
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Brian Melo (born 15 August 1982) is a Canadian singer from Hamilton, Ontario who was the winner of the fifth season of Canadian Idol in 2007.

Biography

Early life

Melo was born in the East End of Hamilton, Ontario, to Maria and Augusto Melo, immigrants from São Miguel, Portugal. He professionally trained vocals at the [http://www.vocalscience.com/ Royans School for the Musical Performing Arts] , which also featured Rock Star Supernova winner Lukas Rossi and Our Lady Peace frontman Raine Maida. He also volunteered to help in recording vocal harmonies with some of the school's students. cite web| title = Royans School for the Performing Arts: "Congratulations to our student Brian Melo on being crowned the Winner of Canadian Idol 2007."| url=http://www.vocalscience.com/| accessdate = 2007-09-17] In 1997, Melo sang back-up for Shania Twain as part of a choir and from 2003 he was the lead singer for Hamilton, Ontario alternative/indie band Stoked with guitarist Joe Cacioppo, bassist Rick Fazendeiro, and drummer Paul Fontes.

"Canadian Idol" 2007

At the time of his Idol audition, Melo was still living in Hamilton and working as a construction worker. He had auditioned for previous seasons of "Canadian Idol" but had never made it past the judges. In early 2007 he was encouraged by both his best friend and his brother to try again in Toronto. His audition was the first shown in the television broadcast.

During the finals of the competition, the judges all praised Melo for his emotional performances and his command of the stage. After his performance of Karma Police by Radiohead in the Top 5 episode, the audience and judges gave him a standing ovation, with Jake Gold remarking, "I just hope the people at home understand what they just saw. One of the most magic ["sic"] 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." [ [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKFHKEnFDME YouTube video of episode] ]

On September 11, 2007, Melo won Canadian Idol, despite having been considered the "dark horse" at the start of the competition, and having landed in the "Bottom Two" twice. He beat Jaydee Bixby for the title, who had never been in the bottom three throughout the entire series.cite web| title = Yahoo Canada News: "Hamilton rocker Brian Melo crowned the new Canadian Idol"| url=http://news.yahoo.com/s/cpress/20070912/ca_pr_on_en/tv_canadian_idol_6| accessdate = 2007-09-12]

His first single, "All I Ever Wanted", was released at 12:00 AM on September 13, 2007. The song is also featured on his debut album, "Livin' It", which was released on November 27, 2007.

"Canadian Idol" Performances

*Top 22: "Stereo" (The Watchmen)
*Top 18: "Angels" (Robbie Williams)
*Top 14: "Drive" (Incubus)
*Top 10: "If You Could Only See" (Tonic)
*Top 9: "Bold As Love" (Jimi Hendrix) - "Bottom 2"
*Top 8: "She Talks To Angels" (The Black Crowes)
*Top 7: "Too Much Love Will Kill You" (Queen) - "Bottom 2"
*Top 6: "The Dolphin's Cry" (unplugged version by Live)
*Top 5: "Karma Police" (Radiohead)
*Top 4: "Mack The Knife" (Bobby Darin)
*Top 4: "Feeling Good" (Michael Bublé)
*Top 3: "Whiter Shade Of Pale" (Procol Harum)
*Top 3: "Lightning Crashes" (Live)
*Top 2: "This Ain't A Love Song" (Bon Jovi)
*Top 2: "All I Ever Wanted" (Winner's Single)
*Top 2: "Hallelujah" (k.d. lang/Leonard Cohen)
*Grand Finale: "All I Ever Wanted" (Brian Melo) - "Declared 5th Canadian Idol"

Post-"Idol" Career

2007-Present: "Livin' It"

*2007: Was the winner of Canadian Idol in 2007 which also led to the release of his first single, "All I Ever Wanted".
*2007: His debut album, "Livin' It", was released on November 27, 2007.
*2008: He released his second single, "Shine" off his album "Livin' It".
*2008: On April 11th he released his 3rd single off his album, "Livin' It" called "Summertime".
*2008: He made a cameo performing appearance on Faber Drive's video, "Sleepless Nights".
*2008: He performed "Back to Me" on the Canadian Idol 6 finale, where it was confirmed as his 4th single.

Discography

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The following is a complete discography of every album and single released by Canadian pop/rock artist Brian Melo.

Albums

"Livin' It" Track Listing

Track listing:
#"Shine"
#"Back to Me"
#"All I Ever Wanted"
#"Summertime"
#"I Gave You All My Life"
#"Obvious"
#"Livin' It"
#"Stay"
#"Century"
#"Half as Good as You"
#"She Moves Me"
#"Emily"

ee also

*Canadian Idol
*Season 5 Recap of Canadian Idol

External links

* [http://www.brianmelo.com/ Official website]
* [http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20060101/CI5_Brian_melo/20070912?s_name=idol2007 Canadian Idol profile]
*MySpace|brianmelomusic|Brian Melo
*MySpace|gotstoked|Stoked

References