Ear-Movies
Movies for your ears - long short stories just under an hour. Forget the commentary, chat and crime. Funny, insightful, moving. Award winning.
Tue, November 05, 2024
Simon Luckhurst interview with Nick Rheinberger
Simon Luckhurst, writer and producer of Ear Movies, talks to ABC Radio's Nick Rheinberger about the genesis of Ear Movies, and the release of the missing episode of Season Four, A Few Lines About Trains, read by Hani Abdile.
S4 E13 · Mon, October 21, 2024
A Few Lines About Trains
Another train journey... another unexpected stoppage. We've all known them, haven't we? Perhaps not like this one though. Read by Anne Hani Abdile. Theme music: Trevor Brown Incidental music: Ghosts I-IV 9 by Nine Inch Nails. Free for use under the Noncommercial Share Alike 3.0 United States Content License. Sitar Love - Olistik Sound Project by Patrizio Yoga. Free for use under the Pixabay Content License.
S4 E7 · Fri, May 10, 2024
Still, Life
There are droughts, and then there are Droughts. And then there are DROUGHTS. This is a not a story of surviving the dry sky though, but about what comes afterwards. Read by Anne Louise Lambert. Theme music: Trevor Brown Incidental music: Inner Peace Meditation by NaturesEye. Free for use under the Pixabay Content License. Meditation Space - Olistik Sound Project by Patrizio Yoga. Free for use under the Pixabay Content License. Meditation of Time by NaturesEye. Free for use under the Pixabay Content License.
S4 E5 · Fri, May 10, 2024
Another One Bites The Dust
We’ve all known them, haven’t we? People who fall in love but who then want the other person to change. What if the love is all consuming, though... and the other person is determined to stay the same? Read by Genevieve Turner. Music: Theme music by Trevor Brown . Incidental music: (All tracks from the Johnny Ripper album Soundtrack for a Film That Doesn't Exist . Licensed under Creative Commons and available at the Free Music Archive . (Note: some tracks have been shortened or looped, or overlaid.) Tracks: Opening credits. Audrey. Untitled (Waking Up). At The Sea. As A Child. Back To The Start. Gare Du Nord. Your Heart With George. SFHK Mental Breakdown On The Moon. Theme 4 In A Dream. Sundown.
S4 E4 · Fri, May 10, 2024
Road Kill
When it’s only a few drops of rain, you don’t recognise the start of a flood, do you? The tipping point doesn’t exist until you proceed, smiling ignorantly, and sail right past it. This rule applies doubly in small country towns... Read by Travis Spiteri Theme music: Trevor Brown Incidental music: Written and performed by Hillbilly Bill and his Fender Strat. Recorded in Blue Moutain Sound studio on Darug and Gandangara country. Thanks Andy!
S4 E3 · Fri, May 10, 2024
One More For The Road
A fun night in the pub with a bit of philosophy thrown in - or a chance to change the world? You decide... Read by Tony Martin. Theme music: Trevor Brown Incidental music: (All Public Domain tracks from the Open Music Archive. ) April Kisses, written and performed by Eddie Lang (1904-1933), recording date unknown. Six Cold Feet in the Ground, written and performed by Leroy Carr (1905-1935), recording date 25 February 1935. Eddie's Twister, written and performed by Eddie Lang (1904-1933), recording date unknown. Sail Away Lady, performed by 'Uncle Bunt' Stephens, recording date 29 March 1926. Evil Minded Blues, written and sung by Virginia Liston (1890-1932), recording date 29 May 1926. Titanic Blues, written and sung by Virginia Liston (1890-1932), recording date 29 May 1926. In the Dark Flashes, written by Bix Beiderbeck, performed by Jess Stacy, recording date 1935. Umbrellas to Mend, written by Mel B Kaufman, performed by the Frisco 'Jass' Band, recording date 1918.
S4 E2 · Fri, May 10, 2024
The Art of Cricket
Universities are places where passion and youth sometimes exceed common sense and reason... and where even a simple game of cricket can become something beyond horrible. Read by Shane Bourne. Theme music: Trevor Brown Incidental music: Magic in the Garden by Rafael Krux. From FreePD licensed under Creative Commons. Beginning of Conflict by Rafael Krux. From FreePD licensed under Creative Commons. Shining Stars by Rafael Krux. From FreePD licensed under Creative Commons. Slice of Life by Brian Teoh. From FreePD licensed under Creative Commons. Isolation Waltz by Brian Teoh. From FreePD licensed under Creative Commons. Battle Ready by Brian Teoh. From FreePD licensed under Creative Commons. The Britons by Kevin McLeod. From FreePD licensed under Creative Commons. Burt’s Requiem by Alexander Nakarada (www.creatorchords.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Novus Initium by Alexander Nakarada (www.creatorchords.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Winter by Alexander Nakarada (www.creatorchords.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Cinematic Music Sketches - 09 - Cinematic Cello Ostinato Sketch by Gregor Quendel. Free for use under the Pixabay Content License.
S4 E1 · Fri, May 10, 2024
Palimpsest
Every house holds a secret, doesn't it? And in those houses, individual rooms have secrets of their own... and in those rooms, there are items with their own secrets, too. What happens when one of those secrets goes missing? And needs to be returned... Read by Rachel Blake. Music: Theme music by Trevor Brown Incidental music: (All tracks played by Gregor Quendel ) and free for use under the Pixabay Content License.) Moonlight Sonata 1st Movement by Ludvig van Beethoven. Impromptu No 1 by Franz Schubert. Piano Arpeggio 1 Variation 1 by Gregor Quendel. Cinematic Music Sketches: Cinematic Piano Sketch by Gregor Quendel. Fantasie Impromptu by Chopin, arr for music box by Gregor Quendel. Caprice N0 24 in A Minor by Niccolo Paganini. Prelude Op 32 No 12 in G Sharp Minor by Sergei Rachmaninoff. Moonlight Sonata 3rd Movement by Beethoven arr for strings by Gregor Quendel. Requiem Dies Irae by Wofgang Amadeus Mozart. Frühlingsrauschen Rustle of Spring by Christian Singding. The Tempest Piano Sonata No 17 in D Minor by Ludvig van Beethoven. Clair de Lune by Claude Debussy.
Trailer · Sun, May 05, 2024
Season 4 promo
Listen to some snippets of Season 4 of Ear Movies.
Trailer · Sat, May 04, 2024
Season 3 promo
Listen to some snippets of Season 3 of Ear Movies.
Trailer · Fri, May 03, 2024
Season 2 promo
Listen to some snippets of Season 2 of Ear Movies.
Trailer · Thu, May 02, 2024
Season 1 Promo
Listen to some snippets from Season 1 of Ear Movies.
Mon, April 22, 2024
All Along the Watchtower
A grisly discovery leads to years of policework that culminates in the clue of a single spoken word... Read by John Waters.
S3 E7 · Thu, March 09, 2023
Looking For An Echo - Another Conversation with Trevor Brown
Simon Luckhurst sits down in Trevor's current studio to discuss his music in Season Three of Ear Movies
S3 E3 · Sun, February 19, 2023
Live and Let Die
A tale of fond reminiscence, country towns - and the Southern Slopes Strangler... Read by Catherine McClements.
S3 E1 · Sun, February 19, 2023
Just the Two of Us
A story of two cops, one stakeout, a determined killer and a mysterious secret. Read by Bryan Dawe.
S3 E2 · Sun, February 19, 2023
Down Among the Dead Men
An impossible crime leads two detectives along a road littered with forensic clues. Read by Nancy Denis.
S3 E4 · Sun, February 19, 2023
God Save the Queen
Australia's most beloved diva is murdered in her locked dressing room in the Sydney Opera House. The chief suspect is her husband - who was on stage in front of 1200 people at the time she died. Read by Michael Bates.
S3 E5 · Sun, February 19, 2023
Help!
A simple plea in a court case leads a reporter to take a trip back into Sydney's seedy past - where she makes an unexpected discovery. Read by Nadine Garner.
S3 E6 · Sun, February 19, 2023
Sixteen Lovers Lane
A story of a summer in Sydney with a serial killer on the loose. Will he be caught before he finds the person you love? Read by Samuel Johnson.
Tue, January 18, 2022
On Thursday
On Thursday Island an earnest government worker, a daughter missing her mother and a garden gnome work together to bring happiness. Read by Sylvia Tabua.
Tue, December 07, 2021
Wishing Well
Catching a fairy is great. You get a wish. But when you're faced with all that choice, how do you decide what to wish for? Read by Genevieve Davis.
S2 E9 · Sat, December 04, 2021
Conversation with Trevor
Trevor Brown composed the episode music for season two of Ear Movies. In this special episode he chats to Simon Luckhurst about his music and the processes he follows when he's composing.
Sat, November 20, 2021
The Great Mantini
The Great Mantini is a magician who specialises in disappearances. Unfortunately. Read by Tiriel Mora.
S2 E7 · Tue, September 14, 2021
Whispering Moths
Timmy Reay was normally a quiet bloke, but after a few drinks anything could happen. He'd never been in jail before, but after things went too far one night, he ended up being sentenced. Once released, he never went back inside - and this story tells you why. Read by Billy Macpherson.
S2 E6 · Tue, September 14, 2021
Conversations with Buckthumper
One night of 'fun' can change your life. How Jason Riley responds to the mistake he made and tries to heal things, involves introspection, a lot of driving and kangaroos.
S2 E5 · Tue, September 14, 2021
Olympus
Tina has been married to Lucky for over 30 years. Their greatest challenge tests both her and her relationship. Neither she, nor her husband, expects what happens next. Read by Victoria Haralabidou.
S2 E2 · Tue, September 14, 2021
The Golden Bell
Lucky runs a cafe called The Golden Bell. He's kind, caring and generous. He wouldn't call himself 'lucky' though. Read by Lex Marinos.
S2 E1 · Tue, September 14, 2021
Between a Rock and a Hard Place
East of Goulburn is a place called Eight Mile. No one knows what it's eight miles from. It's in the middle of nowhere, only two people live there - and they haven't spoken to each other for a decade. Read by Lynette Curran.
S1 E8 · Wed, December 09, 2020
2020 Christmas Special: The Night Raider Before Christmas
A mother, a bikie, a bushranger and a believer in miracles appear in this podcast where elements of all the stories in Season One combine to create a unique Christmas episode. Read by Elizabeth Surbey.
Trailer · Fri, June 19, 2020
Ear-Movies Season 1 Trailer
S1 E7 · Tue, June 16, 2020
Erc, The Last Waler
A swagman, an Aboriginal stockman and a talking horse head to France in 1916. Although they have many laughs and adventures along the way, their real journey begins once the war is over. Read by David Field.
S1 E6 · Tue, June 16, 2020
The Long Road
Lance Riley never set out to become a masseur. How this former long-distance truck driver became one of the best in the world is a touching story of endurance and compassion. Read by Ian Rogerson.
S1 E5 · Tue, June 16, 2020
Deus ex Coke Machina
God appears to everyone at least once in their life. Or so he claims. For Pete Monroe, finding God in a Coke machine was not what he expected on his lunch break. Read by Michael Thompson.
S1 E4 · Tue, June 16, 2020
The Society of Miracles
Becoming invisible was no hardship for Leonie Morrison, as she’d been overlooked by most people for years anyway. Disappearing permanently from public view, however, was only the start of her story. Read by Kate Fitzpatrick.
S1 E3 · Tue, June 16, 2020
Soul Searching
Trevor never laughed so much until he joined the funeral industry and met Knippler, Jimmy and Gavin, the ghost of an old mate. Read by Tug Dumbly.
S1 E2 · Tue, June 16, 2020
The Other ANZAC War
Two outback towns fought in a war no one has ever heard of in this funny story of rural Australia. Read by Brett Hunt.
S1 E1 · Tue, June 16, 2020
Biological Poker
When Katy Becker found love in the chemotherapy ward she knew that the heart-warming discoveries ahead of her would last a lifetime – she just didn’t know how long that would be. Read by Ann Burbrook.
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