The following interview transcript with Lee Hom was taken from Msn News.
Tell us more about your character, Music-Man.
I thought if I could be a superhero, then I’d be Music-Man. I created this character to give people a fresh look and sound. My weapon of choice would be a dragon guitar. I named it Bahamut as it is really cool and it gives Music-Man a nice element. And my mission would be to save the world through music.
Me: Sounds cool but save the world?! How are you going to achieve that if you only release a new album every two to three years, or more? I doubt that lor music man.
What is it like to stage a concert in Malaysia compared to other places?
Whenever I stage a concert in Malaysia, it feels like I’m attending a concert myself. I can’t bring myself to leave the stage. It is such an unforgettable experience for me as Malaysian music lovers are so passionate about music. They always sing the loudest and know all the lyrics to every song.
Me: Well, I don't wanna hurt you but there is always a screen showing the lyrics of the song you are singing...
Lee Hom, tell us what makes your heart beat?
Music makes my heart beat. Being alive and, most definitely, live performances. It is strange how I’ve staged so many concerts in my life, yet before each show, as I stand behind the curtain and try to keep calm, my heart just keeps beating faster and faster. So I will take ten minutes – not move, not talk – to stay calm. It’s a mysterious and wonderful experience to perform a live concert.
Me: I'd call that stage-fright.
Now, the gist:
You say you look like an ancient Chinese and you’ve been in the music industry for so long. Do you feel ancient?
I am ancient. I have an old soul. [Pauses] I’m going to get myself in trouble for saying this but I was going to say that I’ve never dated a girl that’s younger than me. I’ve always been more mature and I think maturity comes with travelling all around the world and living in a suitcase. It has become a lifestyle that I’ve gotten used to.
You break my heart, hun. T_T
Tell us more about your character, Music-Man.
I thought if I could be a superhero, then I’d be Music-Man. I created this character to give people a fresh look and sound. My weapon of choice would be a dragon guitar. I named it Bahamut as it is really cool and it gives Music-Man a nice element. And my mission would be to save the world through music.
Me: Sounds cool but save the world?! How are you going to achieve that if you only release a new album every two to three years, or more? I doubt that lor music man.
What is it like to stage a concert in Malaysia compared to other places?
Whenever I stage a concert in Malaysia, it feels like I’m attending a concert myself. I can’t bring myself to leave the stage. It is such an unforgettable experience for me as Malaysian music lovers are so passionate about music. They always sing the loudest and know all the lyrics to every song.
Me: Well, I don't wanna hurt you but there is always a screen showing the lyrics of the song you are singing...
Lee Hom, tell us what makes your heart beat?
Music makes my heart beat. Being alive and, most definitely, live performances. It is strange how I’ve staged so many concerts in my life, yet before each show, as I stand behind the curtain and try to keep calm, my heart just keeps beating faster and faster. So I will take ten minutes – not move, not talk – to stay calm. It’s a mysterious and wonderful experience to perform a live concert.
Me: I'd call that stage-fright.
Now, the gist:
You say you look like an ancient Chinese and you’ve been in the music industry for so long. Do you feel ancient?
I am ancient. I have an old soul. [Pauses] I’m going to get myself in trouble for saying this but I was going to say that I’ve never dated a girl that’s younger than me. I’ve always been more mature and I think maturity comes with travelling all around the world and living in a suitcase. It has become a lifestyle that I’ve gotten used to.
You break my heart, hun. T_T

