The Listening Log

A quiet space for music, speech, memory, and reflection.

Listening without algorithms. Writing without noise.

Created by writer Derek Franklin

Recent Entries

  • Cutting Knife

    From Fred Astaire’s tap shoes to Seamus Heaney’s loughs via Cocteau Twins, a reminder that everything is equal when you’re really listening.

  • Polite Chaos

    The Brit Awards in Manchester. Big names. Even bigger bleeps.

  • Added Time

    Clinging to the lead. Five minutes added. A whistle. A point to the spot. Promotion hopes wobble but refuse to die..

  • North Marine Drive

    Ben Watt’s North Marine Drive soundtracks a nostalgic mood as albums win over singles and Brazil beckons.

  • Blackboard Jungle

    Lee “Scratch” Perry dubs the afternoon while pedestrians drift and a walking challenge quietly triumphs.

  • Body Paint

    Arctic Monkeys have mellowed, Daphni’s beats distract from traffic woes, and Sylvia Plath’s sharp words wake you up—better than any caffeine boost during Manchester’s chaos!