The complete soundtrack for the new spy series The Copenhagen Test is now available for fans to stream and download. The official album features 21 tracks of original music created by composer Nathan Micay for the Peacock thriller. The digital release happened on December 26, 2025, one day before the eight-episode series premiered on December 27.
For viewers who watched the show and want to relive its tense atmosphere, or for those curious about the music behind the story, here is everything you need to know about the score.
Official Soundtrack Release Details and How to Listen
The original score for The Copenhagen Test was released worldwide by Lakeshore Records, a label known for its work on film and television music. The album became available on all major digital music platforms, including Amazon Music, Apple Music, and Spotify, starting December 26.
The album is a digital download and streaming release. For audiophiles, a high-resolution version is also available for purchase. This version offers audio quality higher than a standard CD, presented in 24-bit format for the best listening experience. The entire soundtrack has a total run time of one hour, one minute, and nine seconds.
Complete Tracklist for The Copenhagen Test Season 1
The soundtrack consists entirely of an original score by Nathan Micay. There are no licensed pop songs featured; the music is designed specifically to build the show’s mood of paranoia and espionage. Below is the full list of every track on the official album, along with its duration.
- Overture (8:33)
- Hiding in a Crowd (1:54)
- Alexander, Hi (2:29)
- This Is Claymore (2:03)
- Something Wrong (3:20)
- We Have Osiris (3:28)
- Pill Crush (2:00)
- Hey There (1:27)
- The Library (8:09)
- Debrief (For E) (2:27)
- March (1:02)
- You Promise That (1:15)
- Car Wash (1:17)
- Find Alexander (1:37)
- The Things You Canโt Carry (0:47)
- For Whoever Is Watching (1:57)
- My Contingency (3:54)
- Just Leave It (3:31)
- See You Around (2:02)
- There Is Where I Want to Work (3:49)
- Initial Briefing (4:08)
Understanding the Music’s Role in the Spy Story
The track titles offer direct clues about key moments and themes in the series. The story follows a Chinese-American intelligence analyst who discovers his mind has been hacked. He must carefully control his every action and thought to find the responsible party. The music mirrors this high-stakes, controlled panic.
Titles like “Initial Briefing,” “Debrief,” and “Find Alexander” point to classic espionage activities and missions. Others, such as “For Whoever Is Watching” and “Hiding in a Crowd,” directly connect to the core theme of constant surveillance and the main character’s attempt to hide his true knowledge from unseen observers.
The score also has an emotional side. Shorter, more intimate tracks like “You Promise That” and “The Things You Canโt Carry” likely score moments of personal connection or emotional weight, showing the cost of the character’s double life. The music shifts between long, building pieces of tension and short, sharp cues for sudden actions or reveals.
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About Composer Nathan Micay and the Show’s Creators
The score was composed by Nathan Micay, an artist known for his electronic and orchestral work. His previous credits include composing for the financial drama series Industry and the recent Sexy Beast prequel series. For The Copenhagen Test, Micay crafted a soundscape that blends suspense with a modern electronic feel.
The series itself was created by Thomas Brandon and is executive produced by James Wan, the filmmaker behind major horror and action franchises. The cast features Simu Liu as the lead analyst, alongside Melissa Barrera, Brian DโArcy James, Sinclair Daniel, Mark O’Brien, and Kathleen Chalfant. The show is streaming exclusively on Peacock.
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