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About Me

Born and raised in Toronto Canada, this eclectic artist confirms that Canada must have some potent talent potion in its drinking water to put out such gifted artists.....ARMIDA is fiercely proud of her Canadian roots and considers herself lucky to come from a country that is internationally respected for boasting some of the world's most respected and highest selling artists.
ARMIDA BRIGG's career includes both studio session work and live performances throughout her native Toronto as well as in various other cities in both Canada and the U.S. Having collaborated with numerous bands and artists in the industry, her professionalism and vast experience shine through in her work, putting her at the top of her game.
Her first recording experiences date back to when she was a child playing with the recording equipment in her Dad's home studio. She has fond memories of that time, when music was characterized by the lush synth dominated arrangements popular in the 80's. She tended to ignore Madonna and Cyndi Lauper, preferring Aretha Franklin and Patti Labelle as her major influences. Her Dad turned her on to Barbara Streisand when she was 7 and some still say that traces of Streisand can still be heard in her voice...although she prefers to think that the 'Almighty' Aretha has possessed her and taken over her soul.
Her love of Europe and more specifically Italy, the land of her roots, has been an enormous influence on ARMIDA both spiritually and artistically. She adores a good strong melody and the intensity she exudes in her performances is a demonstration of the Italian blood that proudly flows through her veins. Having dual citizenship, ARMIDA decided to move to Europe in 2004 and has been a resident of Rome ever since. She's living and working in the 'Eternal City', collaborating with some of Italy's most talented musicians and performing live in various venues while working on her independent album of original songs which she both writes and co writes. Her sound would be classified as a 'New Soul kind of Pop'...with a sprinkle of Jazz here and there for spice. ARMIDA's voice is a soulful mix of various genres creating a mosaic unique in design and emotionally riveting to listen to.
She would love to connect with musicians and/or industry reps from all over the world through the Web. ARMIDA also speaks three languages fluently, English, Italian and Spanish and can communicate effectively in French as well. She has also recorded in all of these languages.
Still unsigned, ARMIDA is looking for a record or distribution deal. Her dream is that of touching souls on a large scale with her voice and her music, which many feel is emotionally healing and riveting.
Look out for her!
LOVE OF MY LIFE!

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 6/29/2006
Band Website: under construction
Band Members: THEY VARIATE!!
Influences: Aretha Franklin, Patty Labelle, Diane Schuur, Mina, Sade, and tons of others
Sounds Like: A hybrid cross between Aretha Franklin...Patty Labelle and Streisand
Type of Label: None

My Blog

To My Tuscan Prince

I wrote this for a man a few years ago...The ship never really set sail, but it was lovely dreaming about it...if but for a moment...At times the dream is so much more enchanting than the rea...
Posted by Armida Brigg on Sun, 24 Sep 2006 12:29:00 PST

OH CANADA MY HOME AND PATRIOT LAND!

It's funny sometimes....how we never really appreciate what we have...until it's gone. It sounds like an old cliche'....but it couldn't be truer. Nothing will take away my deep love and th...
Posted by Armida Brigg on Wed, 25 Apr 2007 07:43:00 PST

OSCAR AND MOZART...AND MY OBSESSION FOR CATS

I DON'T THINK I EVER MENTIONED HOW OBSESSED I AM WITH CATS. I ABSOLUTELY ADORE THEM. I THINK THAT THE CAT IS THE SEXIEST, MOST REFINED, GRACEFUL AND BEAUTIFUL ANIMAL THERE I...
Posted by Armida Brigg on Sat, 21 Oct 2006 12:58:00 PST

I HAVE A RADIO SHOW IN TORONTO

HEY EVERYONE....JUST WANTED YOU TO KNOW THAT I HAVE A RADIO SHOW HERE IN TORONTO. I'M THE ON AIR HOST FOR A LOCAL RADIO STATION WHICH BROADCASTS ITS LIVE FEED ON THE INTERNET AS WELL AS ON THE TO...
Posted by Armida Brigg on Thu, 22 Mar 2007 07:38:00 PST

A POEM I ONCE WROTE

I've Dreamt of You for many years and lived your smile for many lifetimes..: You were there at the Beginning and Remain till the End&. The Perfect Embodiment of My Soul's Desire I felt your shadow&...
Posted by Armida Brigg on Wed, 07 Mar 2007 08:21:00 PST

SOME OF MY FAV QUOTES......

"... Yet everything that touches us, you and me, takes us together as a bow's stroke does, that out of two strings draws a single voice. Upon what instrument are we two spanned? And what player has us...
Posted by Armida Brigg on Sun, 24 Sep 2006 02:41:00 PST

Le Cose Belle Della Vita

LE COSE BELLE DELLA VITA Ridere cosi forte che ti fanno male le mascelle Una doccia calda Il sorriso di un bambino I GATTI&.I GATTI!! Inammorarsi Il profumo di mia madre &(Chanel Number 5) Il...
Posted by Armida Brigg on Sun, 24 Sep 2006 01:55:00 PST

Nikos Kazantzakis

I remembered one morning when I discovered a cocoon in the bark of a tree, just as the butterfly was making a hole in the case and preparing to come out. I waited a while, but it was too long ap...
Posted by Armida Brigg on Sun, 24 Sep 2006 12:33:00 PST

My Prayer

My spiritual heritage I now do claim. I give myself full permission to receive that which ye have placed in me. I release any and all blocks, limitations, vows and fears that keep my gif...
Posted by Armida Brigg on Sun, 24 Sep 2006 12:29:00 PST