A journey to a place, where the wind keeps my kite in the air

Dunes (Martha's Song)

Musik & Lyrics: Stef Bos
Gesang: Max Berend de Boer
Gitarre: Matthias Urech
Klavier: Bettina Hummler
Backing Vocals: Bettina Hummler
Drums: Andri Weber
Bass: Alan Tucci
Art Work: Maximilian Lederer

Poesiealbum

Lahn mi

Stream

Musik & Lyrics: Frank Boudewijn de Groot & Lennaert H Nijgh
Gesang: Max Berend de Boer
Gitarre: Matthias Urech
Klavier: Bettina Hummler
Backing Vocals: Bettina Hummler
Drums: Andri Weber
Bass: Alan Tucci
Art Work: Maximilian Lederer

Abig

Musik & Lyrics: Christophe Mae, Paul Ecole, Javier Saldivia Felipe
Gesang: Max Berend de Boer
Gitarre: Matthias Urech
Klavier: Bettina Hummler
Backing Vocals: Bettina Hummler
Drums: Andri Weber
Bass: Alan Tucci
Art Work: Maximilian Lederer

Lampedusa

Isch das jetzt später

Isch das jetzt später

Gesang: Lydia Ecklin & Max Berend de Boer
Piano: Bettina Hummler
Drums: Andri Weber
Bass: Alan Tucci
Gitarre: Matthias Urech
Fotografie & Artwork: Maximilian Lederer
Grafik: Willio.Studio

Vivre

Vivre (ft. Lily Claire)

Papa

The song reflects on the feeling of freedom – and how little it really takes to feel it. The image behind the music: two friends, one direction, one goal – the present moment. Once again, Berend lets his guitar and an Bettina Hummler on the piano do the talking, supported by a band that carries the story with grace and depth. Like its predecessor, «I Don’t Need More» was recorded live in a single take – raw, intimate, and real.
For fans of: Julian Lage, Jim Hall, Bill Frisell Genre: Jazz/Folk – Instrumental
Release Date: June 20, 2025
Lenth: 3:19 min

Arrangement: Max Berend de Boer
Music: Max Berend de Boer, Bettina Hummler, Andri Weber and Alan Tucci
Production: Micha Surber & Daniël van der Duim
Mix: Mark van Bruggen
Master: Robin Schmidt
Studio Sound Engineer: Micha Surber
Guitar: Max Berend de Boer
Piano: Bettina Hummler
Guitar: Max Berend de Boer
Bass: Alan Tucci
Drums: Andri Weber
Art Work: Maximilian Lederer

On Serenity

I Don't Need More

With «Fishing at Little Bay», Dutch-Swiss singer-songwriter Max Berend releases his first instrumental track — a warm and expressive dive into the world of folk-jazz.

Inspired by the intimacy of Julian Lage and the melodic depth of Jim Hall, the piece invites listeners into a landscape of patience, presence and poetic stillness. Like fishing at a little bay.

Known for music that flows between genres and turning the mind's eye into a cinema screen, Berend now lets his guitar do the talking — supported by a band that listens more than it plays. Each instrument paints part of the scene: the guitar becomes the fisherman waiting in calm; the piano, the curious fish circling below; the drums shimmer like light on moving water, and the bass carries it all like a boat adrift. Recorded in one take, together in the same room — the track captures the unfiltered energy of a shared musical moment

For fans of: Julian Lage, Jim Hall, Bill Frisell
Genre: Jazz/Folk – Instrumental
Release Date: May 9, 2025
Lenth: 2.54 min

Arrangement: Max Berend de Boer
Music: Max Berend de Boer, Bettina Hummler, Andri Weber and Alan Tucci
Production: Micha Surber & Daniël van der Duim
Mix: Mark van Bruggen
Master: Robin Schmidt
Studio Sound Engineer: Micha Surber
Guitar: Max Berend de Boer
Piano: Bettina Hummler
Guitar: Max Berend de Boer
Bass: Alan Tucci
Drums: Andri Weber
Art Work: Maximilian Lederer

Fishing at Little Bay

The first release together with Bettina Hummler.

We keep it a simple and silent release. Without much of a promo campaign. We let the music speak for itself - just these few words about it:

We‘re grateful to have each other in our lifes and value very much what we’ve found. We miss you dearly. 

Eby & Max

Lyrics & Music: Bettina & Max Hummler
Production: Daniel van der Duim and Micha Surber
Mix: Mark van Bruggen
Master: Robin Schmidt
Art Work: Maximilian Lederer

Recorded at Hildi's Wohnzimmer in St. Gallen.

On Sereneity

Love & Loss

Love & Loss feat. Bettina Hummler

“Tarry No More” is an uplifting folk-pop ballad carried by two distinct voices, warm acoustic guitars and a piano melody that lingers long after the final note. Its simplicity captures the beauty of a deep friendship — the true heart of this song.

Lyrics & Music: Eoghan Konstantin and Max Berend
Production: Daniel van der Duim and Micha Surber
Mix: Mark van Bruggen
Master: Robin Schmidt
Art Work: Maximilian Lederer

Recorded at Hildi's Wohnzimmer in St. Gallen.

Tarry No More

Tarry No More feat. Eoghan Konstantin

Max Berend creates his own sound that feels like home and sounds like freedom. His music drifts between folk, pop, chanson and a touch of jazz – flowing between genres just as his lyrics flow between places, people, languages and stories. His songs find the beauty in the everyday things, turning the mind’s eye into a cinema screen.

Live, he creates space for lightness, marvel and belonging. His live shows thrive on the interplay with his band – Bettina Hummler on piano, Alan Tucci on bass, Andri Weber on drums and Micha Surber on sound and light – and the audience. Those who come often leave with a smile – and a melody to carry through life with a sense of belonging.

Hope to meet you somewhere soon 🧡

More at www.maxberendmusic.com

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