Leigh Harline Lionel Newman - The Enemy Below

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Album Review: The Enemy Below by Leigh Harline & Lionel Newman Released in 2004 under the Intrada label, The Enemy Below is a gem for fans of classical and stage/screen music. Composed by Leigh Harline and conducted by Lionel Newman, this album dives deep into the world of film scores with a contemporary twist. It’s not your typical Hollywood blockbuster soundtrack—it’s more like an audio journey through tension, triumph, and raw emotion. One standout track that sticks with you is "Radar Contact." The piece builds slowly, almost like radar pings growing louder as they hone in on their mark. By the time the orchestra kicks into full gear, it feels like you're right there on the bridge of a ship, heart pounding, waiting to see what's coming out of the fog. It's cinematic without being overblown, and that restraint makes it memorable. You don’t just hear it—you feel it. Another unforgettable moment comes from "Drinking Song ('So Leben Wir')." This one’s got character. Whether it’s the 26-piece military band version or its other iterations sprinkled throughout the album, it stands out because it breaks the tension. It’s lively, chaotic even, but also strangely human. Amid all the high-stakes drama of war at sea, this tune reminds you that people still laugh, sing, and drink—even when things look grim. It’s a weirdly uplifting contrast to the heavier tracks. The rest of the album follows suit, weaving between pulse-pounding cues like “Ready Torpedoes” and reflective ones like “Abandon Ship.” Tracks like “The Enemy Below (End Title)” leave you with a sense of closure while still lingering in your mind long after the final notes fade. What I love about this album is how unapologetically detailed it is. Every needle drop, every blip of radar, every swell of strings has purpose. Sure, some parts might feel a bit repetitive if you listen straight through, but hey—that’s kinda the point. War isn’t glamorous, and neither is this score. It’s gritty, layered, and real. Oddly enough, listening to The Enemy Below made me think about patience. Not just because the music demands attention, but because it takes its time telling its story. In today’s fast-paced world, where everything needs to be instant, this album feels like a throwback—not just to mid-century scoring techniques, but to a slower way of experiencing art. And honestly? That’s refreshing. So yeah, give this one a shot if you’re into film scores or just want something different. Just don’t expect perfection—it’s too human for that.

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Needle Drops For Drinking Song ("So Leben Wir")0:09
Radar Blips For "Destroyer At Night"0:33
Radar Blips For "Radar Contact"0:19
Radar Contact1:38
The Enemy Below (End Title)2:17
Target Safe2:02
The Enemy Below (Main Title); Destroyer At Night4:36
Drinking Song ("So Leben Wir")2:34
Charting Tables2:46
Counter Attack2:25
Abandon Ship2:24
Ocean Bottom2:12
Man The Life Boats; Rescue (Part 1); Rescue (Part 2); Escape6:55
"Der Gute Kamerad" (My Comrade)0:54
Decisions; Montage; Torpedoes, LOS!!; Target Hit6:54
Target Waiting1:51
Alert Ship; Target Diving; Ready Torpedoes6:36
Drinking Song ("So Leben Wir") (26-Piece Military Band)2:08

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Catalog Numbers

Special Collection Volume 15

Labels

Intrada

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Formats

  • CD
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Credits

RoleCredit
Composed ByLeigh Harline
ConductorLionel Newman

Notes

Limited edition of 1000 copies.

About Leigh Harline Lionel Newman

Leigh Harline (March 26, 1907  December 10, 1969) was an American award-winning film composer. Born in Salt Lake City, Utah, Harline worked for various radio stations before joining the Walt Disney Studios in 1932 as arranger and scorer, and won an Academy Award for the song "When You Wish Upon a Star" from Disney's Pinocchio (1940) which would later become Disney's signature theme for his TV series. A graduate of the University of Utah, Harline was a musical director for local Los Angeles radio when he was hired by to score the Silly Symphonies cartoon series in the 1930s. With , , and , Harline was responsible for such Disney-film tunes as "I'm Wishing," "Whistle While You Work," "Heigh Ho" and "Some Day My Prince Will Come." Disney retained Harline's services for his next cartoon feature, Pinocchio (1939) which would lead to his Oscar win. Harline left Disney in 1941 to compose for other studios (among his more memorable projects was the Hope-Crosby comedy Road to Utopia ).

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Interesting fact about Album

Did you know that the album *The Enemy Below* by Leigh Harline and Lionel Newman is a hidden gem for film score enthusiasts? Released in 2004, it features music from a classic World War II movie. The tracks include everything from intense naval battle themes like "Ready Torpedoes" to hauntingly beautiful pieces such as "Destroyer At Night." What makes it special is the inclusion of unique versions of songs like the German drinking tune "So Leben Wir," performed with a 26-piece military band. It’s not just a soundtrack—it’s a journey into cinematic history.