Brian Melo

IdolCanadien · 06-20-2007, 10:06 AM

Age: 24
Occupation: Construction Worker
Hometown: Hamilton, ON
Audition City: Toronto, ON
Place of Birth: Hamilton, ON
Nickname: B-Man
Favourite Song: "The Show Must Go On" by Queen
Couldn't Live Without: "My guitar"
Would like to Meet: John Lennon
Motto: "If you reach for the moon you'll probably hit the moon."

"Now I know I can do anything I set my mind to."

Brian's first taste of fame came when he performed backup for Shania Twain with his choir at the age of 17. But making it into this year's Top 22 is his biggest accomplishment. "It was the most unbelievable experience," he says. "I was completely overwhelmed and it was the best feeling in the world."

Brian would like to see U2 in concert and admires the band's lead singer, Bono, because "he is such an amazing songwriter and performer. He is true to himself and has always stood for what he believes in."

The greatest inspiration of Brian's life is his father and his family and friends are his biggest supporters. According to Brian, his family is actually more excited than he is about his participation in the show. "They are very proud of me."

Brian was surprised by how close you can get to people so quickly during the competition and feels that he's bonded with every member of this year's Top 22. "I honestly can't say I've bonded with just one person," he says. "I've gotten close to all of them. We are all experiencing the same rollercoaster ride and because of that, we have bonded very fast."

A fan of the Chicago Bears, chicken wings and the TV show "The Black Donnellys," Brian keeps active by playing golf, football and soccer. Brian feels that the song title that best describes him is "Bootylicous" by Destiny's Child.

For Brian, Canadian Idol is a "launching pad to more and more opportunity." He believes his stage presence, diversity and humbleness will help him become the next Canadian Idol.

CTV.ca | Brian Melo

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IdolCanadien · 06-24-2007, 12:58 AM

Here's the MySpace page for Brian:

www.myspace.com/bemelo

AJane · 06-26-2007, 12:42 PM

I didn't think Brian was as great as the judges thought, though I did love his choice of song.

Really, a good vocalist would have made more of it, as Zach mentioned.

CdnINXSFan · 06-27-2007, 02:48 PM

I actually thought he was better than the judges thought. I liked Liam but I thought Brian was much more professional quality and clearly the best of the top 11. (Not necessarily going to be the best every week but I thought he was this week).

bojach · 07-04-2007, 03:58 AM

This Guy Is The Worse Of The Bunch....mind you ,there Aren't Many That Are Much Better,so Who Knows

r2maybs · 08-22-2007, 03:03 PM

He has gotten better every week, and I hope he wins. In my opinion he is the only one left that I would vote for.

CdnINXSFan · 08-22-2007, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bojach

This Guy Is The Worse Of The Bunch....mind you ,there Aren't Many That Are Much Better,so Who Knows

Up until now it's seemed like Brian has been under the radar. He didn't have enough fans to keep him out of the B3 but most people thought he was pretty good. I'm actually taking it as a good sign that some people are beginning to hate him.

It means he's stirring up an emotional reaction from people. This week he got a lot of love and suddenly he's become a threat and people are beginning to dislike him.

In Idol it's better to have people love and hate you than to ignore you.

guide54 · 09-10-2007, 12:08 PM

I really hope he wins. Of the final two I think he is likely to have the broadest appeal at this point, but Jaydee has a strong regional vote behind him.

Bubba-Jo-Lyn · 09-14-2007, 10:45 AM

I'm glad that Brian won. He converted me into a fan when he sang the Radiohead song. First time I voted this season until the finale when I voted for him again.

06-20-2007, 10:06 AM	#1
IdolCanadien FORT Fogey Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,136	Brian Melo Age: 24 Occupation: Construction Worker Hometown: Hamilton, ON Audition City: Toronto, ON Place of Birth: Hamilton, ON Nickname: B-Man Favourite Song: "The Show Must Go On" by Queen Couldn't Live Without: "My guitar" Would like to Meet: John Lennon Motto: "If you reach for the moon you'll probably hit the moon." "Now I know I can do anything I set my mind to." Brian's first taste of fame came when he performed backup for Shania Twain with his choir at the age of 17. But making it into this year's Top 22 is his biggest accomplishment. "It was the most unbelievable experience," he says. "I was completely overwhelmed and it was the best feeling in the world." Brian would like to see U2 in concert and admires the band's lead singer, Bono, because "he is such an amazing songwriter and performer. He is true to himself and has always stood for what he believes in." The greatest inspiration of Brian's life is his father and his family and friends are his biggest supporters. According to Brian, his family is actually more excited than he is about his participation in the show. "They are very proud of me." Brian was surprised by how close you can get to people so quickly during the competition and feels that he's bonded with every member of this year's Top 22. "I honestly can't say I've bonded with just one person," he says. "I've gotten close to all of them. We are all experiencing the same rollercoaster ride and because of that, we have bonded very fast." A fan of the Chicago Bears, chicken wings and the TV show "The Black Donnellys," Brian keeps active by playing golf, football and soccer. Brian feels that the song title that best describes him is "Bootylicous" by Destiny's Child. For Brian, Canadian Idol is a "launching pad to more and more opportunity." He believes his stage presence, diversity and humbleness will help him become the next Canadian Idol. CTV.ca \| Brian Melo

06-24-2007, 12:58 AM	#2
IdolCanadien FORT Fogey Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,136	Re: Brian Melo Here's the MySpace page for Brian: www.myspace.com/bemelo

06-26-2007, 12:42 PM	#3
AJane Provoked Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: bear country Posts: 6,668	Re: Brian Melo I didn't think Brian was as great as the judges thought, though I did love his choice of song. Really, a good vocalist would have made more of it, as Zach mentioned. __________________ All my life, I have felt destiny tugging at my sleeve. ~ Thursday Next The truth, like humor, is where you find it. - Henry Rollins

06-27-2007, 02:48 PM	#4
CdnINXSFan FORT Fan Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 228	Re: Brian Melo I actually thought he was better than the judges thought. I liked Liam but I thought Brian was much more professional quality and clearly the best of the top 11. (Not necessarily going to be the best every week but I thought he was this week). __________________ Marty Casey and Lovehammers

07-04-2007, 03:58 AM	#5
bojach FORT Newbie Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: ONTARIO Posts: 11	Re: Brian Melo This Guy Is The Worse Of The Bunch....mind you ,there Aren't Many That Are Much Better,so Who Knows Last edited by Mariner; 07-04-2007 at 02:31 PM. Reason: lingo

08-22-2007, 03:03 PM	#6
r2maybs FORT Newbie Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Oakville, Canada Posts: 26	Re: Brian Melo He has gotten better every week, and I hope he wins. In my opinion he is the only one left that I would vote for.

09-10-2007, 12:08 PM	#8
guide54 FORT Fanatic Join Date: May 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 401	Re: Brian Melo I really hope he wins. Of the final two I think he is likely to have the broadest appeal at this point, but Jaydee has a strong regional vote behind him.

09-14-2007, 10:45 AM	#9
Bubba-Jo-Lyn Looking for a way out Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Edmonton Age: 36 Posts: 695	Re: Brian Melo I'm glad that Brian won. He converted me into a fan when he sang the Radiohead song. First time I voted this season until the finale when I voted for him again. __________________ Remember: Mentioning Jesus in your speech: small government. Doing what Jesus asked: big government - Stephen Colbert Inside me lives a skinny woman crying to get out. But I can usually shut the b*tch up with cookies. (Unknown)