I Gave You All My Life - Music

Hamiltonian Brian Melo Is The 2007 Winner Of The Canadian Idol Singing Competition. 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 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. At The Time Of His Idol Audition He Was Still Living In Hamilton Working As A Construction Worker. He Had Auditioned In Previous Seasons But Had Not Made It Past The Judges. In 2007 He Was Encouraged By His Best Friend And Brother To Try Again In Toronto. His Was The First Audition Shown In The Television Broadcast. The Judges 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. Its One Of The Most Magical Moments Ever On This Show." Zack Werner Added "Your Parents Must Be Proud They Might Have A Son Who Is The Next Canadian Idol." 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 2 Twice. He Beat Jaydee Bixby For The Title. His First Single "All I Ever Wanted" Was Released At 12 00 AM On September 13 2007. The Song Is Also Featured On His First Album Livin' It Released November 27 2007. read less