While organizing my files, I came across my later seasons of Mad Men music, specifically the unreleased music for Mad Men, season 6 and season 7. Memories of working on the show flooded back, from the long hours in the studio to the satisfaction of creating the perfect sound. It was a challenging but fulfilling experience during the various seasons of Mad Men.

Flaws & Missteps In The Later Seasons?

But one thing that struck me as I listened through the later seasons of music was how much I love it. Sure, I heard flaws and missteps that I didn’t notice at the time. Each one a testament to my evolution as an artist. And yes, sometimes it’s a humbling experience, bringing forth a mixture of nostalgia and critique that pushes me to reflect deeply on my journey. Though I enjoy listening through the music of the later seasons, it’s fascinating to realize how my perspective has shifted over the years. The revealing layers of meaning and emotion that I might have overlooked during the creative process.

But despite these imperfections, it’s also a reminder that growth is a never-ending process. Especially in the world of music, where every note, and chord, contributes to the mix of my artistic identity. These seasons of Mad Men music comfort me in knowing that even the most seasoned musicians face similar challenges. And that by embracing these moments of self-reflection can inspire further creativity and innovation in my future works.

A Final Thought

It’s interesting to revisit the music from those seasons I worked on so many years ago and see how it still resonates with me: the themes that I had forgotten, and how I tried to move it forward in time by adding electric piano, electric bass, etc., but was held back and told that the earlier music worked best. Ugh! I’ll post one here, but check out my YouTube channel for more. There’s music from both Mad Men season 6 and season 7.

Selects from Mad Men unreleased music from seasons 6 and 7.

“He’s On Nineteen / Come In Monday”