Cover Malaysian violinist Martin Looi discovers a mastering studio in motion and a private listening sanctuary with the GWM WEY G9
Malaysian violinist Martin Looi discovers a mastering studio in motion and a private listening sanctuary with the GWM WEY G9
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Step inside the GWM WEY G9 with Malaysian violinist Martin Looi, where exceptional cabin quietness, tactile luxury, and an immersive 21-speaker audio system transform every journey into a private “mastering studio in motion”
For Malaysian violinist Martin Looi, a true masterpiece is shaped not only by the notes played, but by the stillness that surrounds them. Every subtle nuance, pause, and breath allows emotion to unfold, requiring an environment where silence and acoustic clarity can coexist in perfect balance.
In the GWM WEY G9, the virtuoso finds much more than luxury mobility; he discovers a mastering studio in motion and a private listening sanctuary where inspiration naturally takes flight.
The sensory journey begins in quiet contemplation amidst nature, where rippling waters and lush greenery echo the GWM WEY G9’s signature design philosophy of “High Mountains and Flowing Water”. As Looi steps inside the cabin and closes the door, the ambient sounds of the outside world immediately fade away, replaced by an extraordinary cabin quietness.
Immersed in this serene acoustic vacuum, Looi relaxes into his Zero Gravity seat, taking a deep breath as his fingertips slowly glide across tactile interior details. From the supple Nappa leather and precision stitching to the refined interior trim and polished speaker grilles, every touch feels intentional.
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Inside this silent enclave, stillness soon transforms into vivid creative momentum. As the opening melodies of his original track Bespoke Club gently play, Looi begins tapping a rhythmic tempo on the armrest, his fingers subtly moving through the air to shape invisible fingerings and bowing movements. The GWM WEY G9 becomes his private rehearsal space before he even picks up his instrument.
Enhancing this creative preparation is the vehicle’s state-of-the-art 21-speaker cinema-level audio system. Controlled via a cutting-edge infotainment display featuring an immersive ‘Concert Hall Ambience’ mode, the sound system reproduces every acoustic layer with remarkable clarity, giving the music room to breathe and allowing every emotion to resonate fully.
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This profound quietness and musical clarity inside the cabin directly nourish his artistic expression. From imaginative car rehearsals to intense practice sessions in his living room, tuning strings and refining sheet music, before culminating on the grand stage at Bobo KL, where intimate live music experience has unfurled for almost 11 years.
Bathed in a dramatic spotlight and surrounded by new state-of-the-art sound system by Midwich Asia and Biamp, Looi performs with intense passion, his fingers flying across the fingerboard as the music reaches a thrilling crescendo.
As the final note lingers in the air and he takes a bow to adoring applause, the connection becomes complete: every great performance begins with a single note, and inside the GWM WEY G9, inspiration always enjoys a front-row seat.
Credits
Creative Direction: Eke Sumber Omardin
Producer: Rebekah Soh, and Bernice Koh of Parachute Production
Videography: Parachute Production
Photography: Amru Shakir
Location: 111 Menerung Show Unit at BRDB Sales Gallery, and Bobo KL
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