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

  • Grey Shift

    Harrogate Town v Cambridge United. Driving in drizzle to a dour second half where the damage had already been done.

  • Slightly Unhinged

    A grumpy old git reflects on life’s little annoyances, like The Weeknd’s annoying name spelling, while using various tunes to navigate traffic jams, medication mix-ups, and existential musings.

  • Freeze Frame

    Ah, the joys of life: traffic jams, dog-walking, and Mozart’s calming presence! Observing road madness while appreciating music and the absurdity of it all.

  • Driving Home

    A brisk stroll to Boundary Park seemed invigorating until age had other plans. The drive home sans sat nav was a mini adventure – until it wasn’t, just a regular Saturday, really.

  • Unbeaten Streak

    On a chilly Tuesday night, Cambridge United snagged a late, somewhat dubious penalty to triumph over Shrewsbury Town. Chaos erupted — well, quietly in an office. Victory’s sweet, especially when Spotify plays rogue!

  • Stop Digging. Just Listen.

    Taylor Swift turns haters into fans with understated brilliance. Meanwhile, Charli XCX charms crowds with chaos. Who knew musical snobbery could be so amusingly outdated?