Talamasca: The Secret Order is AMC’s 2025 entry in Anne Rice’s Immortal Universe, following Nicholas Denton as Guy Anatole alongside Elizabeth McGovern, William Fichtner, Maisie Richardson-Sellers, and Celine Buckens. Created by John Lee Hancock, the six-episode season aired on AMC and AMC+ from late October to late November 2025.
Beyond the cast, much of the show’s tension comes from its score. Composer Natalie Holt built a soundscape of synths and strings that mirrors the series’ spy-thriller-meets-gothic-horror tone.
This guide covers the official soundtrack album, the full tracklist, the composer behind it, and where fans can stream it.
Talamasca: The Secret Order Soundtrack Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Series | Talamasca: The Secret Order |
| Creator/Director | John Lee Hancock |
| Studio | Steady State Productions, Takes All Kinds Films, Gran Via Productions, AMC Studios |
| Platform | AMC, AMC+ |
| Series Release Date | October 26, 2025 |
| Composer | Natalie Holt |
| Label | Lakeshore Records |
| Soundtrack Release Date | November 21, 2025 |
| Total Tracks | 27 |
| Runtime | 48:06 |
| Season 2 Status | Canceled after Season 1 (announced March 27, 2026) |
Talamasca: The Secret Order Soundtrack Overview
The Talamasca: The Secret Order (Original Series Soundtrack) is the official score album for AMC’s gothic spy-thriller. Lakeshore Records released it digitally on November 21, 2025, just two days before the season finale aired.
The 27-track album leans on propulsive synths, ominous strings, and expressive piano flourishes. That combination gives the secretive, ever-watchful world of the Talamasca its unsettling edge.
AMC canceled the series after one season, announcing the decision on March 27, 2026. This 27-track album remains the only soundtrack release tied to the show.
Who Composed Talamasca: The Secret Order Soundtrack?
Natalie Holt is a British composer and classically trained violinist who studied at the Royal Academy of Music. She built her early scoring career alongside composer Martin Phipps before establishing herself as a sought-after solo composer.
Holt is best known for Marvel’s Loki (2021–2023) and Disney+’s Obi-Wan Kenobi (2022), where she became the first woman to score a live-action Star Wars project. Her other credits include Victoria, Three Girls, Wallander, Knightfall, and Rivals.
She holds a Primetime Emmy nomination, an Ivor Novello Award, and the 2024 World Soundtrack Award for Television Composer of the Year. For Talamasca: The Secret Order, Holt composed the full score, with vocal contributions from Andreas Gutuen Aaser and Peter Nickalls featured on select tracks.
Talamasca: The Secret Order Official Tracklist
- The Talamasca (Main Titles) – 0:40
- Fountain Street – 1:33
- Anna Leamas – 1:30
- We Watch – 0:36
- Gifted – 0:45
- Childhood Clues – 1:58
- Great Minds – 1:11
- She’s Alive – 1:47
- Always There (End Credits) – 0:40
- A Bold Pitch – 2:02
- Amsterdam 1972 – 0:57
- Get to Jasper (feat. Andreas Gutuen Aaser) – 3:36
- Mystery Figures – 2:01
- Due Diligence (feat. Andreas Gutuen Aaser) – 2:28
- More Than That (feat. Andreas Gutuen Aaser) – 2:04
- Intruder – 0:47
- Get Out (feat. Peter Nickalls) – 2:22
- Crime Scene – 2:40
- Helen Remembers – 1:22
- The Twins – 2:13
- Never Since (feat. Peter Nickalls) – 1:32
- Hiding – 1:27
- Childhood Memories (feat. Peter Nickalls) – 3:09
- Helen Falls (feat. Andreas Gutuen Aaser) – 2:34
- The Man Who Watches (feat. Peter Nickalls) – 2:32
- Your Mother – 1:38
- Vampires Among Us – 2:02
Total Runtime: 48:06
Score Highlights
The Talamasca (Main Titles) opens the album with a brief, ominous fanfare that sets up the show’s secretive tone in under a minute.
Get to Jasper, one of the longer cues at 3:36, features Andreas Gutuen Aaser and builds a slow-burning sense of dread typical of the show’s undercover-mission sequences.
The Man Who Watches, featuring Peter Nickalls, leans into hushed, watchful atmosphere that matches the Talamasca’s surveillance-driven premise.
Vampires Among Us closes the album and was released as an exclusive advance preview track ahead of the full soundtrack, blending synths and strings to hint at the show’s supernatural stakes.
Crime Scene and Helen Falls both sit among the album’s darker, more percussive cues, reflecting the season’s mid-run turning points.
Talamasca: The Secret Order Licensed Songs / Needle Drops
Alongside Natalie Holt’s score, the series features licensed needle drops in its first five episodes:
| Episode | Song | Artist |
|---|---|---|
| E1 | Love’s Got a Hold on Me | Bobby Moore & The Rhythm Aces |
| E1 | Whole Lotta Your Love | Lee Hurst |
| E2 | Keep Your Hands to Yourself | Georgia Satellites |
| E2 | Miles and Miles | Benson Taylor |
| E2 | Signs of Life | Carmen Toth |
| E2 | Smalltown Boy | Bronski Beat, Perfume Genius |
| E2 | Back to Life (However Do You Want Me) | Soul II Soul feat. Caron Wheeler |
| E3 | Georgia | Blind Willie |
| E3 | Out of the Blue | Jon Du |
| E4 | Joanne Hears the Blues | The Gerry Beaudoin Trio |
| E4 | Things Can Only Get Better | Howard Jones |
| E4 | We Belong | Pat Benatar |
| E5 | Jubilee | Jay Ramsey |
Smalltown Boy and Back to Life (However Do You Want Me) soundtrack a London party sequence in Episode 2, while Keep Your Hands to Yourself plays over an office scene involving Jasper’s investigation.
Composer Filmography Table
| Year | Title | Platform/Studio | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | The Honourable Woman | BBC Two / SundanceTV | Co-composed with Martin Phipps; Ivor Novello Award win |
| 2015 | Woman in Gold | Film | Additional composer |
| 2015 | Wallander | BBC | |
| 2017 | Victoria | ITV / PBS | Co-composed with Martin Phipps; Primetime Emmy nomination |
| 2017 | Three Girls | BBC | |
| 2017 | Journey’s End | Film | Co-composed with Hildur Guðnadóttir |
| 2018 | Press | BBC | |
| 2019 | Knightfall (Season 2) | History Channel | |
| 2019 | Beecham House | ITV | |
| 2020 | Deadwater Fell | Channel 4 / Acorn TV | |
| 2020 | Herself | Film | |
| 2021–2023 | Loki | Disney+ / Marvel Studios | |
| 2022 | Obi-Wan Kenobi | Disney+ / Lucasfilm | First woman to score a live-action Star Wars project |
| 2022 | The Princess | Hulu / 20th Century Studios | |
| 2024–present | Rivals | Disney+ | Co-composed with Jack Halama |
| 2025 | Chad Powers | Hulu | |
| 2025 | Talamasca: The Secret Order | AMC / AMC+ | Canceled after Season 1 |
Where to Listen to Talamasca: The Secret Order Soundtrack?
The Talamasca: The Secret Order soundtrack is available to stream on Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music, along with other major digital platforms. Lakeshore Records released the full 27-track album digitally, so all cues are accessible in one place rather than split across singles. Fans can also find it on YouTube Music and other Lakeshore-affiliated storefronts. The album streams in its complete, official form, matching the sequence heard across the show’s six episodes.
FAQs
Who composed the Talamasca: The Secret Order soundtrack?
British composer Natalie Holt, known for Marvel’s Loki and Disney+’s Obi-Wan Kenobi, composed the full score.
How many tracks are on the Talamasca: The Secret Order soundtrack album?
The album has 27 tracks with a total runtime of 48:06.
When was the Talamasca: The Secret Order soundtrack released?
Lakeshore Records released it digitally on November 21, 2025.
Where can I stream the Talamasca: The Secret Order soundtrack?
It’s available on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and other major streaming platforms.
Is the Talamasca: The Secret Order soundtrack all original score, or does it include licensed songs?
It’s primarily an original score, but the series also features licensed needle drops, including songs by Georgia Satellites, Pat Benatar, and Bronski Beat.
Which composers or vocalists are featured on the album besides Natalie Holt?
Several score cues feature Andreas Gutuen Aaser and Peter Nickalls.
What other shows has composer Natalie Holt scored?
Holt has scored Loki, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Victoria, Three Girls, Wallander, Knightfall, and Rivals, among others.
Was Talamasca: The Secret Order renewed for Season 2?
No. AMC canceled the series after one season, announcing the decision on March 27, 2026, following the six-episode run that concluded in November 2025. This soundtrack album remains the show’s only score release.
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