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

  • 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!

  • Stay Awake

    Rediscovering old tunes is like rummaging through a buffet of nostalgic delights. Bands thought lost in time serve up surprises, making you grateful for musical indigestion!

  • Rockin’ After Midnight

    Classical music titles are so long they could double as a novel! Meanwhile, my dog’s stroll turns Marvin Gaye’s tunes into a posh canine affair. Life’s oddly amusing!