1 maart 2019
| Naam | Max Meser, Isaac Wadsworth, Ben Chapman & Harrie Roelse |
| Functie | 2 × band |
| Geslacht | man |
| Herkomst | Nederland  |
| Genres | rock |
| maxmeser@hotmail.com | |
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Biografie
In no time Max Meser had established his name when he returned from Barcelona in his second homeland the Netherlands. Except for two very strong albums – Change (2016) and the Andy Crofts-produced (Paul Weller) Pictures (2017) – Meser drew the attention of the media in a rather special way. For example, there was a single launch in Amsterdam's infamous red-light district, which was fiercely contrasting with his tv-appearance on the biggest local daily talk show as an expert about the Catalan case. Max will take things to the max. That is still true. The new single Free sounds like a breath of fresh air, the desired positive note in a world full of pessimism and cynicism. Free is there for the optimists among us.
The relaunch of the band with the extended name marks a new starting point. 'Our music has become a bit more aggressive, but the lyrics add a touch of fun.' says Max. 'We have become a bit more carefree. Free is about a about feeling energetically free.' And indeed, it oozes an incredible lust for life.
The video for Free is a special one. 'It was made in one take,' explains Max. "My brother Georgi came up with that idea. He was also the director of the videoclip.' This brother who is six years older than him has also moved to Amsterdam and has even taken over Max's old job as bartender at the Casa Rosso. Unlike Max who chose to be a musician, Georgi chose to be a filmmaker, where he directed and created several promotional videos, documentaries and music videos for his brother Max. In the video we see a young lad walking freely into a pub looking for adventure. After having annoyed everybody he's kicked out into the street again. The band that we see playing in the nightclub is of course The Max Meser Group. Who else?
The single is one of the new tracks recorded with producer Henk Jonkers (Hallo Venray, zZz), a specialist in this type of music. A tour is planned in Spain and the Netherlands at the tail end of 2018. Max is already looking forward to his Spanish shows, especially the Purple Weekend in Leon, because of the enthusiastic audience there. 'They do not take it as much for granted as in the Netherlands. They sing along constantly. It means a lot for the people there, as they don't get this every day. And you notice that on the stage.' If it comes to crowd reception, the European tour supporting Ireland's The Strypes has opened his eyes. 'There is so much to achieve for us. It is only just beginning.'
The relaunch of the band with the extended name marks a new starting point. 'Our music has become a bit more aggressive, but the lyrics add a touch of fun.' says Max. 'We have become a bit more carefree. Free is about a about feeling energetically free.' And indeed, it oozes an incredible lust for life.
The video for Free is a special one. 'It was made in one take,' explains Max. "My brother Georgi came up with that idea. He was also the director of the videoclip.' This brother who is six years older than him has also moved to Amsterdam and has even taken over Max's old job as bartender at the Casa Rosso. Unlike Max who chose to be a musician, Georgi chose to be a filmmaker, where he directed and created several promotional videos, documentaries and music videos for his brother Max. In the video we see a young lad walking freely into a pub looking for adventure. After having annoyed everybody he's kicked out into the street again. The band that we see playing in the nightclub is of course The Max Meser Group. Who else?
The single is one of the new tracks recorded with producer Henk Jonkers (Hallo Venray, zZz), a specialist in this type of music. A tour is planned in Spain and the Netherlands at the tail end of 2018. Max is already looking forward to his Spanish shows, especially the Purple Weekend in Leon, because of the enthusiastic audience there. 'They do not take it as much for granted as in the Netherlands. They sing along constantly. It means a lot for the people there, as they don't get this every day. And you notice that on the stage.' If it comes to crowd reception, the European tour supporting Ireland's The Strypes has opened his eyes. 'There is so much to achieve for us. It is only just beginning.'
