Ear-Movies

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

Listen to some snippets of Season 4 of Ear Movies.

Listen to some snippets of Season 3 of Ear Movies.

Listen to some snippets of Season 2 of Ear Movies.

Listen to some snippets from Season 1 of Ear Movies.

A grisly discovery leads to years of policework that culminates in the clue of a single spoken word...

Simon Luckhurst sits down in Trevor's current studio to discuss his music in Season Three of Ear Movies

Catherine McClements reads this tale of fond reminiscence, country towns - and the Southern Slopes Strangler...

Bryan Dawe reads this story of two cops, one stakeout, a determined killer and a mysterious secret.

An impossible crime leads two detectives along a road littered with forensic clues.

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 1500 people at the time she died.

Nadine Garner tells this story of how a simple plea in a court case leads a reporter to take a trip back into Sydney's seedy past - which leads to an unexpected conclusion.

Samuel Johnson tells the story of a summer in Sydney with a serial killer on the loose. Will he be caught before he kills the person you love?

On Thursday Island an earnest government worker, a daughter missing her mother and a garden gnome work together to bring happiness.

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?

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.

The Great Mantini is a magician who specialises in disappearances. Unfortunately.

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.

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.

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.

Lucky runs a cafe called The Golden Bell. He's kind, caring and generous. He wouldn't call himself 'lucky' though.

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.

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. Reader: Elizabeth Surbey, who said, ‘This was funny, but then it made me cry!' Elizabeth Surbey is a talented actor who studied drama and then went into teaching. She's a passionate advocate of the arts, of the need for theatre and for stories in general.

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. Reader: David Field, who said, ‘Great story... So touching and really the talking horse is just so f***ing great. It keeps the humour alive the whole way!!!! Simon brought this touching surreal story to me two years ago. What a pleasure to finally orate it. Hope everyone enjoys it as much as I did reading it!' David Field has been a performer for the last 35 years. Though considered a character actor, he thinks that 'character' should be part of every actor's work. He has appeared in many many films, TV productions and plays. He'd mention them but knows if you're interested that Google will reveal all!!!

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. Reader, Ian Rogerson, who said, ‘I've always loved Australian short stories and Simon has tapped into the working class ethos with great skill and affection.' Ian originally leapt into radio at the ABC'S enfant terrible 2JJ in 1980. He presented almost every shift on the station. With his friend Jono Coleman as 'Jono and Dano' they established themselves as a radio and television comedy team for the rest of the decade. From JJJ's breakfast show to number one in consecutive Sydney surveys on Triple M nights, 2SM Breakfast and Melbourne's Triple M, they romped across Australia's airwaves for years.

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. Reader: Michael Thompson, who said, ‘Far out, this was funny. Made me think, too. Well done, mate.' Michael has starred in numerous roles on television and in feature films. He played the lead role in the feature film Daddy's Little Girl along with supporting roles in 80 Proof and Battalion. He is also the producer and co-host of the very funny podcast, The Dunces.

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. Reader: Kate Fitzpatrick, who said, ‘I loved this curious, sad, fascinating story from the first time I read it. I could hear the voices.' Kate Fitzpatrick has had a long happy career. From stage to page and lots in between, Kate is a highly accomplished actor & four-time published author. Passionate, intelligent, witty and amusing, Kate has appeared on stage and screen, playing everyone from Marilyn Monroe, to Hamlet's mother, Don Juan – and most recently, Fräulein Schneider in Cabaret. She loves playing drama as well as comedy. Her professionalism and natural story-telling ability add to her success in the sound booth as a reader and voice over artist.

Trevor never laughed so much until he joined the funeral industry and met Knippler, Jimmy and Gavin, the ghost of an old mate. Reader: Tug Dumbly, who said, ‘I really like the story, it kept me interested...I had many different ending predictions!' Tug Dumbly is a poet, performer, songwriter and satirist who has worked widely in live venues, schools, and radio (Triple J and ABC 702). He established some seminal spoken word nights in Sydney, including the legendary Bardflys in Glebe. He has released two spoken word CDs, once won the Spirit of Woodford storytelling award, twice won the Banjo Paterson Prize, and three times won the Nimbin Performance Poetry Cup. Most of his career has focused on live performance but his work has also appeared in various publications including Southerly, the Canberra Times and the Australian. His first poetry collection, Son Songs, was released by Flying Islands Books in 2018.

Two outback towns fought in a war no one has ever heard of in this funny story of rural Australia. Reader: Brett Hunt, who said, ‘What you've captured here is just simply stunning... I'm speechless…' Brett is the son of Vietnam War veteran Frank ‘Frankie kicked a mine the day that mankind kicked the moon' Hunt and is a graduate of Wollongong University's Creative Arts Program. As a singer, songwriter and actor Brett has released a number of albums and performs his one man show, Dusted Off, in schools throughout NSW.

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 Reader: Ann Burbrook, who said, ‘This is such a beautiful story… it made me cry. Thank you so much for asking. I would be honoured to read it for you.' Ann's first two careers were as a classical ballet dancer followed by a stage, screen and voice actor. She believes that at heart of every performance are great stories. As a performer she loves to explore story and character in order to open audiences eyes to others journeys and truths. She loves great writing and relishes working with thought provoking writers and directors. After over 20 years as a performer she decided it was time to give back. She now runs her own business where she designs and facilitates communication programs to a range of participants, works for a vibrant and exciting social enterprise supporting young people, former refugees and the planet, and does her best with her partner as a parent to two teenagers. Every now and again she is tempted back to performance… but only when the right story comes along. Biological Poker was one of these stories.