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The Melancholy of a Paper Pusher by Van Dam and the Madman

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Album Title: The Melancholy of a Paper Pusher
Label: Self Produced
Released: 2026
Duration: 01:14:35

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About the Album

 A ballad for the paper pusher. In their head are a kaleidoscope of colors, dreams, desires...an explosion of glorious chaos. Their Ideal self. The reality is the sea of grey paperwork that is their percieved reality. At least...for the time being.

Tracks

New Target; A Light in the Void; A Trilling Sequence of Events; All the Flowers Bloomed; All Uphill From Here; Birds. Just Birds.; Einstein's Birthday; Grandma's New 'Do; Lighter than Aire; The Melancholy of a Paper Pusher; Rumblestiltskin;

Personnel

Van Dam and the Madman
band / ensemble / orchestra
Erik Van Dam
saxophone

Additional Personnel

Albano the Madman (Joe Albano) Stritch, Flute, Clarinet, Contrabass Clarinet; Erik Van Dam Soprano, Tenor sax, Flute

Date featured

February 21, 2026

This song appears by permission of the contributing artist and/or record company. It is for personal use only; no other rights are granted or implied.


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