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THERE is a new superhero in town besides the popular ones like Batman, Superman, Spider-Man, Hulk and Ironman. And he is Music-Man aka Wang Lee-hom.

In true superhero style, Wang descended upon the stage in a flying saucer-like contraption to kick off his Lee-hom ‘Music-Man’ Live in Malaysia 2009 concert at the National Stadium, Bukit Jalil last Saturday night.

Inspired by his love for comics and all the heroes in the world, Wang’s theme for the night was a futuristic one and it featured silver-tinged hair with sparkles, metal-like plated costumes and the infamous dragon-shaped guitar the Bahamut. The Bahamut, which was custom-made in Ireland by Alistair, the designer of U2 guitars, cost 20,000 (RM93,942) and three months to complete. It was definitely a scene-stealer.

There were five additional giant screens on the stage besides the traditional two by the sides and they all displayed Wang’s mannerisms and moves as well as complemented the whole concert with clips of either comic scenes or from his movie Lust, Caution, during his rendition of the track Luo Yeh Kui Ken (Back to the Roots) where he also played the violin.

In fact, Wang showcased his expertise on musical instruments throughout the night, banging professionally on the drums and mesmerising his fans with nifty fingers on the piano. And of course, the guitar, with which he vented all his emotions frustrations and angst right from the beginning of the concert.

A non-stop stint of guitar-infested sounds to songs like Yau Kwon Jem Mo Le (What’s Wrong with Rock), W.H.Y., Hua Tian Chor (Mistake) and Xin Tiau (Heartbeat) probably broke the record in the noise level.

One could almost drown in the aftermath of all that loud and I do mean loud energised guitar-playing. The sound system, which came across at times muffled and with an irritating echo, did not help either.

All the screaming must have hurt as Wang could be seen massaging his throat at times. His voice went hoarse now and then but just when you think he’s about to lose it, he regained his momentum but soon plunged into the deep end once again.

There might seem a lack of focus in the beginning but his exits were beautiful. There was one when he just allowed himself to fall backwards and as he disappeared from sight, the giant screens lit up with a comic version of him floating in the water, which dissolved his costume, allowing him to re-emerge as an ordinary man looking for love. Then, there was another where he took a bow and kept going until he was swallowed by the bowels of the stage.

Whatever issues the man had at the beginning of the concert were ironed out in the second half, when he appeared more in control. His fans who came from China, Hongkong, Japan, Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore and even Australia probably had a hand in it. Their screams of adoration and support would certainly boost any tired artiste. And Wang’s tired, having only just completed filming his latest movie. This concert, according to Wang, is a journey back to music for him.

He couldn’t be more right when he announced during the track Ni Pu Jai (You’re Not Here) in the latter half of the show that what transpired earlier was just a warm-up and that the concert was only now beginning. And with Can You Feel My World, he really connected with his fans.

What can I say? The man’s got charisma and being drop-dead gorgeous doesn’t hurt. So, there were slight faults but overall, the concert was a chance fr his fans to party with him and party they did!

The Lee-hom ‘Music-Man’ Live in Malaysia 2009 was organised by Galaxy Group and jointly sponsored by Celcom via Xpax and Boston Concept Restaurant.