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Maximizing Retail and Office Spaces in 2024: The Evolution of Fit Outs
In 2024, the landscapes of retail and office environments are undergoing significant transformations, driven by evolving business needs, technological advancements, and a heightened focus on sustainability and wellness. This article delves into the latest trends in retail and office fit outs, offering insights into how businesses are crafting spaces that not only meet the demands of today’s market but are also poised for the future.
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Navigating the Maze: Choosing the Right Office Fitout Partner in Melbourne (Office Fitout Melbourne)
The Melbourne landscape is teeming with office fitout companies, each vying for your attention. Making the right choice can feel overwhelming. Here at Impact Construction Systems, we understand your predicament. Just as you've invested time in researching office fitout services, we believe in a collaborative approach, prioritizing listening to your needs and aspirations before diving into solutions. Let's embark on a journey to navigate the world of office fitouters and discover why Impact Construction Systems might be your perfect partner.
Beyond the Walls: Unveiling the Significance of a Well-Designed Office
Your office space is more than just a collection of walls and furniture. It's the heart of your organization, a place that fosters collaboration, productivity, and employee well-being. Investing in a well-designed office fitout can yield numerous benefits:
Enhanced Employee Satisfaction: A thoughtfully designed workspace contributes to a positive work environment, boosting employee morale and satisfaction.
Increased Productivity: Strategic space planning and functional design can optimize workflow and enhance employee productivity.
Improved Brand Image: A modern and well-designed office reflects professionalism and can make a positive first impression on clients and potential hires.
Office Fitout Melbourne: A Sea of Options, a Single Focus
With countless office fitout in Melbourne, the choices can be dizzying. Here's how Impact Construction Systems distinguishes itself:
Client-Centric Approach: We prioritize understanding your vision and requirements before proposing solutions. It's about collaboration, not dictation.
Experience and Expertise: Our team boasts extensive experience in office fitouts, ensuring a smooth and successful project from conception to completion.
Commitment to Quality: We use high-quality materials and employ skilled tradespeople to deliver a fitout that exceeds expectations.
Transparency and Communication: We maintain open communication channels throughout the project, keeping you informed and involved at every step.
We Listen First: Tailoring Solutions to Your Needs
Understanding your unique needs is paramount at Impact Construction Systems. Here's how we ensure your office fitout aligns with your vision:
In-depth Consultation: We take the time to understand your business goals, brand identity, and employee needs through comprehensive consultations.
Space Planning Expertise: Our team optimizes your office layout to maximize space utilization and create a functional workflow.
Design Flexibility: We offer a range of design options, from modern and minimalist to collaborative and activity-based, allowing you to choose a space that reflects your brand and culture.
Imagine a Collaborative Journey to Your Dream Office
Imagine a collaborative process where your vision is heard and translated into a reality. Picture an office space that reflects your brand and empowers your employees to thrive. That's the Impact Construction Systems experience.
Beyond Design and Build: A Spectrum of Office Fitout Services
Impact Construction Systems offers a comprehensive suite of services to support your entire office fitout journey (Office Fitout Melbourne):
Project Management: We handle every aspect of the project, from initial planning to final handover, ensuring a seamless and stress-free experience.
Construction and Fitout: Our skilled team takes care of all construction and fitout tasks, delivering a high-quality finished product.
Furniture Solutions: We can assist with furniture selection and installation to create a functional and aesthetically pleasing workspace.
Post-Completion Support: We offer ongoing support to ensure your office space continues to meet your evolving needs.
Contact Impact Construction Systems Today!
Ready to embark on your office fitout journey with a partner who listens first? Contact Impact Construction Systems today! Schedule a consultation with our team, discuss your vision for your dream office, and discover how we can transform your space into a hub for productivity and employee well-being. Let's navigate the maze of office fitouts together and find the perfect solution for your Melbourne office.
Contact Web - https://www.impactsystems.net.au/products/office-fitout-melbourne/ Mail - [email protected] Ph - 03 9971 2022 Address - 5 Holland Drive Melton Victoria 3337
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Uncover the benefits of incorporating sustainability into commercial fit outs. See how environmentally conscious choices can improve your workspace.
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I MET SAM!!! AGAIN!!!
Yesterday was a fever dream. I didn’t think I’d get to see him let alone talk to him but it happened! Here’s the whole story:
@suikamelon6 found some info saying the base camp for the Newsreader filming has been set up. I decided to go check it out after work since my office isn’t very far away. It was raining all day and I had no clue if Sam was even filming that day but I decided to take the chance anyway. And I’m SO glad I did!! turns out Sam was filming and I found out the actual filming location (it was a completely different place from the base camp). I made my way there.
They were mainly filming inside a venue so I couldn’t see anything, but there was going to be an outdoor scene too so I stuck around. I was there for around 15mins and then a crew member came over to tell me that Sam and Anna would be arriving soon. Then a car pulled up right in front of where i was standing on the street and Sam was inside!!!!! Thank god I was given a heads up beforehand because otherwise l would’ve had a complete meltdown if Sam in full costume just got out of a car right in front of me 😭
I said hi and Sam looked at me like he recognised me and was like “you were at the Newsreader premiere!” HE RECOGNISES ME!!!! he knows who i am!!!! This is the best thing that’s ever happened to me!!! Anyways, I asked for a photo and he said yes as long as I don’t post it until the season is out. We took some selfies and i’m short so he bent down to fit in the photo 😂😂 I’m sorry that I can’t share the pics yet because OH MY GOD HE LOOKED SO FUCKING GOOD!! He was in full costume, Dale wig and all. He was ✨glowing✨ !!!
He then filmed inside the venue and in the meantime i met up with Suika and another friend as we waited for the outdoor shoot. It was a short scene of just Sam, it was done in 4-5 takes and we saw the whole thing! He was so focused during the entire shoot, it was evident that he puts a lot of thought, effort and concentration into his acting.
Afterwards we talked to Sam some more. He’s so down to earth and easy to talk to! For someone who’s supposedly introverted he’s actually very chatty, he jokes around and makes you feel at ease. It’s like talking to a good friend! I asked him if he’s going to the Newsreader event on the Gold Coast and he said he’s not sure yet and then he was like “wait, are you going?” Gold Coast is like a 2hr flight away from Melbourne, it’s kinda far! I said “I’ll go if you go” and he was like “haha you can just see me here”. He’s so right, i’d much rather not spend all that money on flights and accommodation if I can just keep seeing him in my hometown.
Anyways ahhhh Sam is so lovely and engaging in conversation! And so humble and hardworking too! He grabbed food immediately after he stopped filming, he probably didn’t get to eat between takes. i was like “you must be exhausted” and he just shrugged and smiled. What a sweetheart!!!!!
I had such a wonderful experience, Sam was amazing and all crew members were incredibly lovely, telling us where to go and what was happening. I had the time of my life!! Forever grateful to my crazy good luck about being at the right place at the right time. Sadly I didn’t take any pics of the set, I didn’t want to get in trouble. Maybe next time they film in public (IF there is a next time!!) i will have more pics and things to share with you! 🥰
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The Good Die Young
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Warnings: mentions of graphic themes, war, injury, weapons, sexual images, language, 18+. Pairings: Jake Seresin x f!reader Disclaimer: This is a series reflecting on the true events of the US Marines in WW2. All of the characters are fictional and not based off are original characters (except for Jake Seresin) and they are not representations of the real, brave men who fought in WW2. I have tried to make all the events in this series as accurate as possible but please bare in mind this is fanfiction and i have added/ changed certain things to fit with this. Special thanks to the lovely Fern @desert-fern for proofreading this chapter for me.
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Melbourne, January 1943
Jovial music filled the air, dancing over the way of American soldiers as the ship docked in Melbourne. The local band was playing music standing, their big bass drum booming loudly over the noise of the crowd. Women, children and boys too young to fight and men too old to fight lined the streets, cheering, flags waving frantically as the soldiers disembarked. Jake had never seen such a welcome. It was a welcome sight after the horrors of Guadalcanal.
“I couldn’t agree more,” Johnny barked, letting out a loud shout as he joined in, waving to a group of young boys on their bikes following behind the trucks.
The trucks lurched and groaned under the weight of the troops as the convoy pulled to a stop outside the large red cricket stadium. The men were ordered to disembark, collecting the few possessions they had and their kit bags before forming orderly queues and following the Commanding Officer up the steps towards the light. The men bumped and shoved each other, each one vying for first in a race unknown to them all. Jake was slammed into one of the metal railings, hissing as his ribs made contact with the cold, rigid bar, sending sparks through his chest
Jake shielded his eyes from the bright sunshine as he entered the vomitorium, his eyes landing on his fellow Marines, all taking their seats on small beds on the bleachers.
“Welcome to Camp Murphy,” the CO began, talking through the megaphone that he’d somehow acquired. “Stay with your Company, pick a bed and drop your belongings. Chow is in an hour. You are not permitted to leave the stadium without a pass or unless you are instructed to do so by a senior officer.”
Jake found an empty bed and threw down his kit bag, sighing loudly and stretching his aching back. George sat down on the bed next to him while Frank, Johnny and Edward all followed suit. Johnny fell face-first onto his cot with a loud groan, pulling the pillow over his head to block out the wall of noise that surrounded them all. “I could sleep for a year.”
Frank let out a muffled laugh, pulling the cigarette from the corner of his mouth. “So you’re telling me that later when we all disperse into town in the cover of darkness, you won’t come with us.”
Johnny peeked out from behind his pillow. “Will there be alcohol?” He asked, his voice small and filled with a childlike wonder.
“Obviously,” Frank retorted, causing the others to laugh as if it was the most obvious thing in the world.
“Then count me in.” Johnny sat up, rubbing his eyes as if he’d woken from a long sleep.
Once the MPs had cleared out of the main cricket ground, the Marines flooded the streets of Melbourne, most headed to the local bars, some went into shops and a few even went down to the movie theatre. The boys of How Company found the nearest pub and vowed to drink to their heart's content. Jake joined in watching as Johnny and Frank poured every possible alcohol into a glass and downed it in one, their faces contorting comically at the bitter taste. George sat in the corner nursing his beer while Edward was talking to the pretty young barmaid. Jake finished his beer and stood slowly, “I’m going to have a wander around, see what’s about?” The comrades barely acknowledged him, too consumed in their next round of alcohol.
“I’d go with you but I think someone needs to make sure that none of them die.” George joked, motioning to Johnny and Frank as they continued sampling the spirits.
“That’s probably for the best,” Jake agreed, nodding at his friend before turning to make his way outside.
Jake took a deep breath as he stepped out of the stuffy, smokey bar, the clean air filling his lungs and the warm afternoon sun on his face caused a smile to grace his lips. It had been warm in Guadalcanal, hot even with a humid sticky feeling that caused you to sweat buckets, even at night and the incessant buzzing of the mosquitoes ever-present, but here the warmth was different. Somehow it reminded him of home, the sunshine filling his body with vigour and warmth that it hadn’t had since the day he shipped out to the Pacific. He began walking aimlessly down Main Street, his feet carrying him along the line of shops, passing fruit stalls, clothing shops, and the hardware store. Jake almost felt like he was at home, he’d often give his mother a lift to town, helping her carry the groceries back to the car. As Jake rounded the corner, he came face to face with a young woman on a bike, the brakes screeched to a halt and the young woman fell forward off her bike. Jake lunged forward, catching her before she collided with the pavement.
“East there ma’am, you should watch where you're going.” Jake smiled down at her as she glared up at him. Easing herself quickly from his arms, she huffed and straightened her dress. “Get your hands off me, Yank!” She exclaimed, her accent British and her mannerisms causing Jake to laugh at the light blush that formed on her already rosy cheeks.
“You’re very welcome, ma’am, anytime.” Jake gave her a mock salute and his sarcastic tone infuriated her more when she groaned. Jake hadn’t noticed the papers that litter the street until she bent down, scooping them up quickly as the wind began to flutter them away.
“Here let me help you,” Jake bent down helping gather up the loose papers. Looking down at the paper he noticed the familiar layout and fonts.
“You work for a newspaper?” He asked a crooked smile forming on his lips as he handed the papers back to her.
“And what is it to you?” She glared at him again. Jake couldn’t help but notice that despite her aggravation towards him that she was very striking.
“Well I used to work for a newspaper back home before I joined the Marine Corps,” Jake explained, noticing a small flicker of a smile gracing her lips before it disappeared again.
“Well good for you but you’ve made me late. Good day, Soldier.”
“It’s Corporal ma’am, I recently got promoted actually.” She squinted at him, her forehead wrinkling in confusion as if the information was meant to mean something to her. Jake watched helplessly as she climbed back onto her bicycle, securing the papers in the basket before peddling away without a second glance.
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The bar was crowded, smoke filling the air as the ambient glow cast shadows over the men in uniform who filled tables and chairs throughout the vicinity. A bartender with rolled-up sleeves moved from one end of the counter to the other, sliding drinks along the wooden top. Some of the men occupied the wooden stools along the counter, while others crowded around the darts board. A cacophony of laughter filled the dark corners of the room. Jake smiled jovially, balancing the beers on the wooden tray as he approached the group.
Several of the men were singing loudly and out of tune to ‘An Angel in Disguise’ while one of them played the piano. Each man had his arm around a pretty girl, all smiling enthusiastically up at the soldiers.
“This rounds on me,” he called out, earning a cheer from his fellow Marines.
“I knew I like this guy,” Johnny spoke up, taking a sip of the golden liquid and wiping the foam moustache away with the back of his hand.
“Alright Short Ass, stop being such an ass kisser,” Johnny called out, puffing up his chest in a desperate attempt to make himself taller. Frank just shook his head, a crooked smile gracing his lips.
“Hey Cowboy, did you see those girls at the bar, they keep looking our way?” George mused, coming to stand beside his friend. Jake turned casually, his eyes raking over the many figures until he made eye contact with her.
“Shit!” Jake hissed under his breath, averting his gaze in a desperate attempt to avoid further conflict.
“What?” George asked, standing on his tiptoes to try and see what Jake had.
“It’s the girl from earlier, the one I bumped into and know she wants to murder me.”
George threw his head back in a fit of laughter. “You’re fuckin’ with me right? You’re scared of her! Jake, you’re a fucking Marine and she’s just a woman.”
“Exactly!” Jake exclaimed, “They are very dangerous if you get on the wrong side of them.”
“Alright, that’s it. I’m not having you being terrified of a girl.” George stood up, abandoning the beautiful woman beside him who looked rather put out and strolled towards the woman at the bar. Jake couldn’t bear to watch, turning away from his friend to try and preserve what little dignity he had left.
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(Y/n) grinned through red lips at her friends, Fern and Johanna, who were desperately trying to recount the US Marines arrival from that morning. Fern’s lips moved a million miles an hour while (Y/n) humoured her, sipping her whiskey neat as she kept up with the story. Fern, Johanna, and (Y/n) had been friends since she first moved to Melbourne and couldn’t find her way to the local newspaper. They had been willing to volunteer and the rest was history.
“Have you noticed that group of Marines over there, they keep looking at us,” Fern whispered, trying to point towards the group of soldiers without making it too obvious. “That blond one certainly has eyes for you.”
“I like the dark-haired tall one,” Johanna mused, biting her lip seductively.
(Y/n) turned round to look and let out a small groan, burying her face in her palm as she spotted the blond Marine. “Not him, anyone but him.”
“Come on, stop being so picky. There is a bar full of extremely attractive Marines and you're still being picky.” Fern protested, placing her glass on the bar to grip her friend's shoulders. “Just give them a chance. Please.”
“Fine,” (Y/n) signed, throwing her head back and downing the rest of her drink.
“Good because one of them is coming our way.”
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It turned out that George was quite charming and although he informed them he was off the market, he did encourage the three girls to join their group for the evening. Everything was going smoothly so Jake took it upon himself to try and talk to the mystery girl that had been occupying his thoughts.
“So… how are you feeling, Sweetheart?” Now even Jake would admit that he was probably coming on a little strong but with the amount of alcohol he’d consumed he honestly wasn’t surprised.
“I was doing just fine until you appeared,” she retorted, glaring at him. Jake nodded slowly letting out an amused chuckle as he watched her friend elbow her and hiss something in her ear.
“I'm doing just fine, thank you,” she corrected herself and sent Jake a pleasant smile.
Jake nodded, “I'm pleased to hear that.”
As the evening progressed, the longing looks and fleeting touches between the pair grew to an unbearable tension. Jake could feel the sweat trickling down his back and began to pull at the collar of his uniform, desperate for the feeling of the soft evening breeze hitting his sweat-drenched flesh. He let out a soft huff as he felt a hand tapping his shoulder, he was pleasantly surprised when he came face to face with his mystery lady.
“Do you play?” She cocked her head to the side, letting her hair fall gracefully from her shoulder as she thrust several darts towards him, cocking her eyebrow as she waited for a response.
“Sure,” Jake replied, puffing up his chest. “As long as you don't mind losing.”
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“If I win, the next round for the entire bar is on you.”
Jake’s eyebrows furrowed slightly but his poker face remained stoic.
“Alright, but if I win I get to take you on a date,” a mischievous smirk sprung across his lips as he looked down at her. She blushed, averting her gaze to her shoes.
“You want to take me on a date? Why?” (Y/n) couldn’t understand why he of all people wanted her, why did he find her so interesting.
“Well, aren’t you just the most beautiful woman in all of Melbourne.”
She blushed furiously, “Well I don’t know about that,” her voice shook and she struggled to meet his eyes.
“To me you are.”
He was shamelessly flirting with you, all the Marines flirted with the women, you also knew that a lot of them just wanted sex and nothing more but Jake seemed different. Yes, he was charismatic, handsome and charming but he had a sort of edge to him that others didn’t. He was different and there was something behind those blue eyes that she couldn’t quite pinpoint.
She nodded her head slowly, “Okay, you’ve got yourself a deal, Corporal.” He took her hand in his, running his thumb over her knuckles.
“Well then little lady, you got yourself a deal,” Jake stood slightly taller now, eyes shining brightly as he grinned at you as if he’d already won the bet.
Luckily for you, Jake did win. The more you thought about his offer of a date throughout the evening the more you realised you were rooting for him to win, throwing the darts with little force, using your left hand instead of your right, you’d never been one to let others win but Jake had awoken something in you, even when you felt like he was the worst man on earth.
To say Jake was feeling smug that he won would be the understatement of the century, his face erupted into a wide grin, eyes shining brightly. He slung his arm around her shoulder, “Well Little Lady, looks like you owe me a date.”
“It looks like I do,” (Y/n) stood up swiftly, “but I must be going now, I have an early start tomorrow.” (Y/n) found herself hurrying quickly to the door, desperate to get away from Jake before she did something she might regret. She felt him running after her, hearing the odd complaint as he pushed past other Marines to get through the crowd to her. (Y/n) reached the door, hurrying out into the cool, evening air, she let out a breath she didn’t even know she had been holding, feeling her hands begin to shake a little at the restraint she had shown. (Y/n) didn’t know what to do, she had never felt this way about anyone before.
“HEY! HEY!” The all too familiar voice called from behind her, loud footsteps echoing on the quiet street. “Hey wait up.”
(Y/n) stopped abruptly, turning herself round and hurrying towards Jake. She grabbed hold of his shirt, yanking him harshly towards her and cashing their lips together. Jake let out a surprised squeak that caused her to smile into the kiss before he wrapped his arms around her and pulled her impossibly close. (Y/n) had always thought it was ridiculous to think people saw fireworks when they kissed but the fireworks that erupted inside her stomach provided the theory right. Her hand wove its way into Jake’s short hair, tugging it gently.
When they eventually pulled apart Jake’s lips were swollen and smudged with red lipstick, his chest heaving from his effort.
“Goodnight, Corporal,” (Y/n) whispered, her lips brushing against his once more before she pulled away, her legs carrying her quickly down the now-silent Main Street.
“Hey, when can I see you again?” Jake hollered after her, his voice echoing down the dimly lit street. “You promised to go on a date with me.”
She turned sharply on her heels, her red lips creeping into a wicked smirk. “I said I’d go on a date with you, I never said when though.” She laughed as she turned back around, continuing the short walk to her house. Jake groaned in frustration. How could one woman have such an effect on him?
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Amazing 'Grace': How Australia Gave Jeff Buckley His Biggest Hit
23 August 2024 | 12:00 pm | Jeff Jenkins
“In that moment, Jeff Buckley became a superstar in Australia.”
“I’ve got something I’d like to play you,” the woman from the overseas label announced.
It’s the start of 1994, and I’m at a Sony sales conference on the Gold Coast. We’ve been running through the major priorities for the year – Celine Dion, Mariah Carey, Pearl Jam and C+C Music Factory – when the representative from the company’s New York office mentions a new signing.
“I’ll play it during morning tea,” she says.
As she pressed play on the CD, you could hear a Mojo Pin drop. The Sony staff – music fans, grizzled music veterans and cynical indie types – were all united. No one had to say a word. The look on everyone’s face said it all: “This guy is special.”
In that moment, Jeff Buckley became a superstar in Australia.
Hearing him sing Hallelujah for the first time was a revelation. Nothing needed to be said. It was as if Sony’s Australian staff made a pact: we’re going to make this record a hit.
Jeff Buckley’s debut album, Grace, was released in the US 30 years ago today. The album’s Australian release came the following month, when Inpress editor Andrew Watt put Buckley on the cover and eloquently explained the album’s appeal. “Every now and then a new artist comes along whose sheer quality and artistic vision is so obvious that you just know you’re going to be listening to him for a long, long time.
“Grace is an album that seems so complete and so vivid in its expression that it’s almost an insult to try and deconstruct it and examine it to try and find out what makes it work.
“Probably the highest compliment that can be paid to Grace is that it’s timeless. It’s a brilliant album now, it would have been 10 years ago, and it will be in 10 years’ time.”
The record company bio that accompanied Grace had a section where the label listed what format it fitted. Grace ticked most of the boxes – alternative, AOR, easy listening, heavy metal, jazz, jazz/rock and “all other”. But Buckley responded: “That’s all just useless typing … everything it’s not, it is.
“What is it?” he added. “It’s just American music.”
And yet, Grace didn’t connect with American audiences. It peaked at number 149 in the US. Australia was the only country where it landed in the Top 10.
The American critics were initially unsure of what to make of the album. “Jeff Buckley sounds like a man who doesn’t yet know what he wants to be,” stated the three-star review in Rolling Stone.
John Encarnacao had no such reservations in his four-and-a-half-star review in Juice. “What kind of person wouldn’t like this disc?” he asked. “Maybe someone afraid of involvement. Or someone unprepared for music to penetrate their outer layers. Or anyone who rolls their eyes at the names Joni Mitchell, Neil Young or Sinead O’Connor. Grace is one of those sacred recordings.”
Grace received some play on US college radio but was shunned by the mainstream stations. “The songs were too long, and they didn’t have any hooks,” Buckley explained, relaying the complaints of the American radio programmers.
“It’s all a question of taste. I have no idea. I don’t know how their minds work, and if I ever do find out, I’ll hang myself from the nearest tree. I’m not really bitter about it at all.
“It’s a total crapshoot dealing with radio, so it doesn’t matter. Just so long as people come to the shows and enjoy it and get what they want, I can’t ask for more.”
And that’s exactly what Australians did – they embraced Buckley live. That first Jeff Buckley tour in 1995 is referred to in the same hushed, reverential tones as The Beatles’ 1964 visit and Nirvana’s shows in 1992.
You had to be there.
In Melbourne, Buckley did three shows at small venues – the Lounge, the Prince Patrick Hotel and the Athenaeum Theatre, as well as a set live to air on Triple R’s rooftop.
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“I’ve got something I’d like to play you,” the woman from the overseas label announced.
It’s the start of 1994, and I’m at a Sony sales conference on the Gold Coast. We’ve been running through the major priorities for the year – Celine Dion, Mariah Carey, Pearl Jam and C+C Music Factory – when the representative from the company’s New York office mentions a new signing.
“I’ll play it during morning tea,” she says.
As she pressed play on the CD, you could hear a Mojo Pin drop. The Sony staff – music fans, grizzled music veterans and cynical indie types – were all united. No one had to say a word. The look on everyone’s face said it all: “This guy is special.”
In that moment, Jeff Buckley became a superstar in Australia.
Hearing him sing Hallelujah for the first time was a revelation. Nothing needed to be said. It was as if Sony’s Australian staff made a pact: we’re going to make this record a hit.
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Jeff Buckley’s debut album, Grace, was released in the US 30 years ago today. The album’s Australian release came the following month, when Inpress editor Andrew Watt put Buckley on the cover and eloquently explained the album’s appeal. “Every now and then a new artist comes along whose sheer quality and artistic vision is so obvious that you just know you’re going to be listening to him for a long, long time.
“Grace is an album that seems so complete and so vivid in its expression that it’s almost an insult to try and deconstruct it and examine it to try and find out what makes it work.
“Probably the highest compliment that can be paid to Grace is that it’s timeless. It’s a brilliant album now, it would have been 10 years ago, and it will be in 10 years’ time.”
The record company bio that accompanied Grace had a section where the label listed what format it fitted. Grace ticked most of the boxes – alternative, AOR, easy listening, heavy metal, jazz, jazz/rock and “all other”. But Buckley responded: “That’s all just useless typing … everything it’s not, it is.
“What is it?” he added. “It’s just American music.”
And yet, Grace didn’t connect with American audiences. It peaked at number 149 in the US. Australia was the only country where it landed in the Top 10.
The American critics were initially unsure of what to make of the album. “Jeff Buckley sounds like a man who doesn’t yet know what he wants to be,” stated the three-star review in Rolling Stone.
John Encarnacao had no such reservations in his four-and-a-half-star review in Juice. “What kind of person wouldn’t like this disc?” he asked. “Maybe someone afraid of involvement. Or someone unprepared for music to penetrate their outer layers. Or anyone who rolls their eyes at the names Joni Mitchell, Neil Young or Sinead O’Connor. Grace is one of those sacred recordings.”
Grace received some play on US college radio but was shunned by the mainstream stations. “The songs were too long, and they didn’t have any hooks,” Buckley explained, relaying the complaints of the American radio programmers.
“It’s all a question of taste. I have no idea. I don’t know how their minds work, and if I ever do find out, I’ll hang myself from the nearest tree. I’m not really bitter about it at all.
“It’s a total crapshoot dealing with radio, so it doesn’t matter. Just so long as people come to the shows and enjoy it and get what they want, I can’t ask for more.”
And that’s exactly what Australians did – they embraced Buckley live. That first Jeff Buckley tour in 1995 is referred to in the same hushed, reverential tones as The Beatles’ 1964 visit and Nirvana’s shows in 1992.
You had to be there.
In Melbourne, Buckley did three shows at small venues – the Lounge, the Prince Patrick Hotel and the Athenaeum Theatre, as well as a set live to air on Triple R’s rooftop.
“His shows caused the biggest buzz in town since the Stones were here in March,” I wrote in Inpress.
I took my friend Nova Weetman to the Athenaeum show. She wrote about it in her recent book, Love, Death & Other Scenes. “I was down the front,” she recalled, “weeping as the strains of Hallelujah lifted us up.”
Buckley was a potent mix of Jackson Browne and Jimmy Page. He had the heart of a poet. And he could rock like a god. As one Rolling Stone live review said, “The punchline is, Jeff Buckley can get away with anything.”
Interviewing Buckley was no easy task. He seemed troubled, knowing that the interviewer would inevitably ask about his father.
Jeff’s mother, Mary, had been briefly married to a then-unknown Tim Buckley. When he was eight, Jeff spent a week with his dad; apart from that, he never knew him. Two months after that meeting, Tim Buckley died of a heroin overdose.
The young Buckley loved record stores. “They’re a really emotional place,” he said. “All my life, I tried to work in one, but they never accepted me, and now I’m in them. I go to Tower Records and see all these lives in the bins.”
He noted the sad irony of his record being filed next to his father’s catalogue. “Separated all our lives, and now I’m right there in the bin next to him.”
David Browne, the author of Dream Brother, the biography of Jeff and Tim Buckley, noted that the younger Buckley “was painfully aware of the mistakes Tim had made in his life, and struggled to avoid them”, though “the weight of acclaim helped undo them both”.
That first Australian tour sent Grace into the Top 10. I remember a backstage scene when a Sony rep informed Buckley that the album had gone gold and was headed for platinum. “But do I really want that?” the artist responded.
In Sydney, he visited Bondi Beach at sunrise. “I tried to swim, but the water was too cold,” he smiled. “My nuts totally contracted into my body.”
Thirty years after it was released, Grace has gone eight-times platinum in Australia, and it remains a consistent seller.
Buckley returned in February 1996 for bigger shows, forging a rare connection with Australian audiences.
On the morning show on ABC radio in Melbourne, Raf Epstein has a popular segment called Changing Tracks, where a listener talks about a song that was playing at a pivotal moment in their life.
Recently, Julie recounted her memories of driving down Puckle Street in Moonee Ponds in September 1995. “I was listening to triple j,” she wrote. “I had just given birth to my only daughter … and I was in a loveless marriage. I was feeling extremely emotional and desperate. My husband had not wanted to be a father and was reluctant to involve himself in parenting.”
Like Tim Buckley decades before, Julie’s husband said, “I don’t want this.”
She realised she would be better off on her own.
“Listening to the radio that morning, I heard Jeff Buckley for the first time,” Julie continued. “Singing with a lilting, powerful, emotionally charged voice, he seemed to soothe my pain, and it lifted me out of the hole I had found myself in. I bought the CD that day, and his music supported me through probably the worst 12 months of my life.
“Every time I hear Jeff singing, he reminds me of the strength I found in the most vulnerable time in my life. For that, I am grateful.”
In that first interview with Inpress, Buckley revealed his desire to write a new American national anthem. “I hate the national anthem,” he declared. “The song itself is about having kicked somebody’s arse in war with bombs and stuff. Someday, there will be a [new] song, and hopefully, if I live into old age, I’ll make a stab at it.
“That will be my crowning achievement if I can replace that awful thing called the national anthem.”
He also said he hoped that Grace would be timeless. “If I make it into old age, I’d like to be able to visit it and have it still be true. The things I love the best are very timeless.”
Buckley highlighted Bob Dylan, Patti Smith, Duke Ellington and Allen Ginsberg. His favourite Ginsberg poem was Kaddish, which includes the line:
And how Death is that remedy all singers dream of.
Sadly, Jeff Buckley didn’t make it to old age. On May 29, 1997, while in Memphis working on the follow-up to Grace, he went for a swim in the Wolf River. His body was found on June 4.
Jeff Buckley never got to write that new national anthem. But one of his wishes came true: Grace is timeless.
In that first Australian interview, Buckley mused about his second album. “I’ll make an album that’s so not me,” he predicted. “But it will be me.” He even revealed he had a title for the record: My Sweetheart The Drunk.
The posthumous album Sketches for My Sweetheart The Drunk was released the year after Buckley’s passing.
“The songs that would have been My Sweetheart The Drunk (as well as all the other recorded material he left behind) are the true ‘remains’ of Jeff Buckley, not the speck of dust that was pulled out of the Wolf River,” his mother Mary Guibert said.
The Sketches album entered the Australian charts at number one. It was Buckley’s first number-one anywhere in the world.
Guibert also compiled the 2000 live album Mystery White Boy, which included five songs from the Palais Theatre in St Kilda, as well as Buckley’s cover of Big Star’s Kanga-Roo, recorded at Sydney’s Phoenician Club.
The great tragedy of Jeff Buckley and the modern music business is that Grace was his only completed album.
In the liner notes for Sketches, Bill Flanagan wrote: “If the music business ran in the ’90s as it did in the ’60s, Jeff would have had five albums out … But Jeff loved searching more than arriving.”
By the time Tim Buckley died, aged 28, he had released nine studio albums. Jeff, who died at 30, released just one.
But then, we were blessed to have experienced Jeff Buckley’s genius. One perfect album and some magical live shows.
Hallelujah.
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what has been happening in the world of motorsports?
to start with the most concerning and serious point: there has been a complaint to the FIA Compliance Officer and Ethics Committee when Ben Sulayem came out to say they won't be stepping into the allegations of Horner's workplace misconduct because they didn't receive any official complaints, another one came in a few days after (with a warning that media will get the information next) and apparently the victim handed in her own official complaint (as a reminder this comes after reports of Sulayem being investigated for trying to influence the race result and a circuit confirmation last year and allegedly also asking Max Verstappen to publicly support Horner)
Ben Sulayem has also been cleared off the allegations (both over the Saudi Arabia 2023 results overrule and Las Vegas GP intervence)
Guanyu will have his own short documentary called The First One (probably about being the first Chinese driver on the F1 grid)
Alex posted his own merch line, debuting on his app first
Williams will run Alex, Logan and Lia Block (and even James Vowles) at Goodwill - first time in an F1 car for both Lia and James
Pierre made a new investment decision, he now has shares in French football team FC Versailles (in a similar move that the US investors made for Alpine)
there are rumours of Aramco trying to take over Aston Martin and get both Max and Adrian Newey in the team (the source is Formulauno tho)
F1 won't switch to 16 inches tyres like was originally planned for 2026 regulations (they will keep using 18 inches ones but their shape and sizing will be a bit different)
Monaco this year will feature a special floating platform
Este was at some sort of F1 podcast and he mentioned that he raced in F3 against Max and won the title, but it was Max who got a seat in F1 despite finishing p3 (and apparently that made a lot of Max fans angry)
Mercedes are still battling the lack of correspondence between sim and track data, the rumours say they might try some experiments in Australia and potentially push back some scheduled upgrades until they collect more data
GB4 will fund an F1 Academy seat for the highest placed female driver in the series
Guenther Steiner became an F1 columnist (among other things he mentioned he would hire Ollie Bearman and that he should have left Haas much sooner)
Barcelona's circuit invested 50m euros to try to keep them on the race calendar beyond 2026 when Madrid joins
there are rumours that if Max really goes to Mercedes, Toto Wolff has a deal with James Vowles to take Kimi Antonelli in the team
Riccardo Adami said he is ready to be Lewis' race engineer in Ferrari in 2025 (which is not really a piece of news but a lot of people expected Bono to follow Lewis - which despite the anti-poaching clause - can still happen at some point)
Carlos will meet FIA doctors and complete cockpit escaping test on Thursday to see if he is fit to drive in Australia after his surgery, but Ferrari claimed he is ready to race
Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber will be called Kick Sauber this week due to Australian policy
Felipe Drugovich signed with LMP2 team but will also keep the Aston Martin reserve driver role
Simone Resta will join Mercedes after being let go off from Haas where he was on loan from Ferrari
Enrico Sampo will also join them as a Head of Performance Software Applications, and it is understood they hope he could help with correlation issues between sim data and on track data (although he will only start in the new position in 2025)
Nikita Mazepin appealed against the sanctions from European Union (because of ties to Russian government), the Court of Justice lifted the sanctions
Lewis posted about Palestine and rightfully calls for immediate and permanent ceasefire
Williams partnered with Sungood as official eyewear partner (after they already have a sponsorship deal with McLaren)
from fan's point of view:
Charles went surfing in Melbourne, and then he went karting
Lewis changed his Instagram icon
it was Mike Krack's birthday yesterday, sorry I missed it king!
(also a fun fact: it was also Prince Albert II.'s 66th birthday a few days ago)
Ollie was asked about Le Mans and said he would take Lewis and Charles and if they don't win, it is his own fault
Oscar was a face of last Esquire issue
apparently there are rumours of George being engaged (how do people come up with stuff like this. no idea.)
Daniel showed a special helmet design for his gp
there is apparently a whole google doc with updated drivers locations??? get help
Alex and Oscar have been the latest hosts on Beyond The Grid episodes
racing results:
Formula E was back on this past weekend with Sam Bird winning for the first time in FE, Mitch Evans in p2 (after getting overtaken on last lap), and Oliver Rowland in p3
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The anxiety and task paralysis is real today. I had every intention of going into work but then it took me hours to get to sleep and when I finally did, I woke up nearly every hour. I’m can’t pin point exactly what I’m worried about, I think I just have a lot on my mind.
My bf started a new job which is making me feel anxious because I know that he’s feeling stressed so therefore I feel stressed.
My team leader is also back tomorrow and I think he wants to discuss work from home days in our meeting on Friday and I’m trying to work out how to say to him I would prefer to come in 1-2 days a week rather than always 2. Now that I’ve lived without a commute for 2 weeks I don’t want to do it unless I have to.
I also just have so much to do this week
Monday night we stayed at my parents house so I had to drive into the city/eastern suburbs and then get the train back out the following afternoon.
Tomorrow I’m going into Melbourne again for some appointments then having dinner at my parents so I can leave once the traffic is cleared.
Friday I have to go into the office as my team leader is back and I think we have a meeting scheduled for my 12 week review.
Saturday we have a dinner function where I have to get dressed up which is, surprise, in Melbourne so we’re staying at my parents house
Somehow need to fit in 2 gym workouts over the weekend
Monday I’m having tradies coming over to do some small jobs around the house
Which also reminds me I have to find time to go to bunnings to pick up a washing line and a lattice/trellis at some point
In the background there’s also wedding things going on which are low key stressing me out even though it’s not until July next year
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I feel like early season Riker isn't actually career-driven just because he wants the captain's chair. He's also attracted to having responsibility for the wellbeing of a large number of people, and given some of the career choices he makes in early TNG, he may actually find that aspect more appealing than just the privileges of command.
Consider his position in Encounter At Farpoint. Immediately prior to this, he'd been the first officer of the Hood, an Excelsior-class ship. He'd turned down the command of the Drake in order to be the XO of the Enterprise-D.
It's not clear how much of a crew the Drake had. In The Arsenal of Freedom, it's described as being a light cruiser and a few beta canon sources say it was a Wambundu-class ship specifically. Even the extended beta canon sources tend to not commit to a particular crew count, but given the size they're describing seems to be about half the size of the Intrepid-class (e.g. the Voyager), I'd suggest it'd probably be somewhere around 75 or 100.
The next year, Riker turned down the command of the Aries, a Renaissance-class ship. Much like with the Drake, it's not really clear in primary canon how many people were onboard. I found one estimate putting the crew count around 240, and given some of the size estimates I've seen elsewhere that seems fair.
The thing both these ships have in common is that they're both significantly smaller than the Galaxy-class Enterprise-D and the Excelsior-class USS Hood. (The DS9 tech manual describes the Excelsior-class as having a crew of around 750 in the 24th century.) The actual amount of responsibility involved in commanding these ships might be similar to what Riker had as a department head earlier in his career, and in his mind, this could easily be seen as a fairly large step down.
Really, the place where this analysis starts to fall apart is when he's offered the command of the Melbourne in The Best of Both Worlds, Part I. While this choice is later somewhat vindicated because it was destroyed by the Borg cube, it was an Excelsior-class ship, which means it was probably a fairly similar level of responsibility for Riker.
Yes, it had a smaller crew, but also, there are certain responsibilities that fall on the captain and not the first officer that he would have adopted once he went onboard. And yes, there are ships with a crew compliment between what the Excelsior- and Galaxy-classes have, but there aren't that many; especially when you consider the number that were actually in service at that point. Riker would have been aware of that and he would have been aware that his options at that point may have been quite literally either take command of the Melbourne, hold out for a Galaxy-class of his own, or perhaps never have his own command.
However, I feel like by that point Riker's desire for a command of his own had waned. This is explicitly canon in The Best of Both Worlds and this is the first time he'd realised it had happened. By this point, Riker had started to see the Enterprise as home.
I think this would still broadly fit with Riker being a guy who was always generally more attracted to the responsibility aspects of command more than the actual rank, though. In terms of actual responsibilities and how much depended on him specifically, being the first officer of the Enterprise really was as much or more responsibility than commanding a smaller starship. Someone who was attracted to that level of responsibility probably would start to feel right at home there.
In fact, the moment he does settle for a smaller ship--the Luna-class USS Titan--was straight after he married Troi. This was a ship with a crew of around 350, but also, he got offered it at a point in his life where the responsibilities of his personal life (e.g., maintaining a healthy relationship with his wife and the early stages of raising children) were becoming as large and important in his life as his professional responsibilities. This is different from what he had before because prior to this, his relationship with his father (apparently the only family member he really knew) was strained enough that he didn't really have a family life, and most of his relationships up until that point had been short lived.
This is an aspect of Riker's personality that I really wish the writers had made explicit. It's not like there weren't chances for them to expand upon this. Second Chances could have easily have had a scene where Will Riker and Tom Riker discuss the merits of commanding a ship, only for both to come to the conclusion that they were more attracted to the responsibility than the rank and position, for example. Even in The Best of Both Worlds, when Riker was discussing his career with Troi in Ten Forward, she could have easily have responded with, "Are you sure it's a fourth pip you want? Are you sure it isn't just the responsibility of having hundreds of people depending on your decisions? If it's the latter, you already have that here just as much as you'd have it on a ship you personally commanded."
Maybe there'll be something about this in Picard's third season, we'll wait and see. I sorta suspect there won't be though, because I feel like there's probably gonna be enough other stuff going on that there won't really be time for that kind of scene.
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Maximizing Retail and Office Spaces in 2024: The Evolution of Fit Outs
In 2024, the landscapes of retail and office environments are undergoing significant transformations, driven by evolving business needs, technological advancements, and a heightened focus on sustainability and wellness. This article delves into the latest trends in retail and office fit outs, offering insights into how businesses are crafting spaces that not only meet the demands of today’s market but are also poised for the future.
Customizing Spaces for Brand and Functionality
Customization is at the forefront of fit out trends in 2024, with businesses emphasizing the creation of unique, brand-centric environments. Retailers and office managers are moving away from one-size-fits-all solutions, opting instead for designs that reflect their brand identity and cater to specific operational needs. This approach not only enhances brand recognition but also improves functionality, making every square foot work harder for the business.
For insights into crafting spaces that perfectly balance brand identity and operational efficiency, explore our guide on Retail Fitouts Melbourne.
Embracing Sustainability
Sustainability is no longer just a buzzword; it’s a critical consideration in the design and execution of fit outs. Businesses are keenly aware of their environmental impact and are incorporating eco-friendly materials and energy-efficient solutions into their spaces. This shift is driven by consumer demand for responsible brands and the long-term cost savings associated with sustainable practices.Discover more about integrating sustainability into your space through our insights on Office Fit Outs Melbourne.
Integrating Cutting-edge Technology
The integration of technology into retail and office spaces is transforming the way businesses operate and interact with their customers and employees. From smart lighting systems that adjust based on natural light availability to advanced CRM systems seamlessly integrated into the retail environment, technology is making spaces more efficient and responsive.
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The need for flexible and adaptable spaces is more pronounced than ever. Businesses require fit outs that can evolve with their changing needs, whether that involves expanding retail displays or reconfiguring office layouts for new working styles. Modular furniture, movable walls, and multi-purpose areas are key elements of this trend, offering businesses the agility to stay ahead of the curve.
Focusing on Wellness
Well-being is a major focus in the design of both retail and office spaces in 2024. Businesses are recognizing the importance of creating environments that support the health and wellness of employees and customers alike. This includes everything from ergonomic furniture and natural light to spaces dedicated to relaxation and mental health breaks. As the landscape of work and retail continues to evolve, staying ahead of these trends is crucial for businesses looking to create spaces that are not only functional and aesthetically pleasing but also aligned with the values and expectations of their target audiences. By embracing customization, sustainability, technology, flexibility, and a focus on wellness, businesses can ensure their environments are ready for the future.
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Wellness: Through & Through | Part Two: Pilates
If you subscribe to me, you’d know I posted a video on my channel not very long ago about my experience trying pilates for two months. It’s now been four months, and I can fully say that I am a member of the pilates cult that seems to be taking girl social media by storm.
I remember the first time I really began to see the rise in popularity of reformer, and it was just after an article where Lori Harvey said she loved pilates. After that, pilates was everywhere, and I really mean everywhere.
On TikTok, Instagram, Facebook even, my colleagues in the office were talking about how they were thinking of trying it, and my friends were signing up to expensive studios around Melbourne to get into the newest fad of fitness.
I say fad very loosely, because once I began classes at my local studio, I realised this trend was very quickly going to become a habit for me.
I’ll be honest, I was doubtful about whether pilates would do anything crazy to my body, and boy was I surprised! I had heard one of my friends talk about it previously but didn’t really think anything of it, until suddenly every second girl and their mother were achieving insane results from five 45 minute workouts a week.
I was flawed. I wish I’d listened to my friend sooner (take this as a lesson well learnt from me). So my friend and I decided to join a studio, and we got a pretty good starter deal. Pilates is quite expensive, it’s definitely not an affordable fitness method if you’re wanting to go to an actual studio, I will say that much.
Four months down the track, I can genuinely say I’ve never stuck to any fitness regime the way I have stuck to pilates, and I have never felt better. In the first two months of going to pilates consistently, I dropped FOUR KILOGRAMS without trying.
A disclaimer to this is that I never started this wellness adventure to lose weight - I don’t hate my body or myself, and I always wanted the focus to remain on how I feel about myself and my mental wellbeing, and what ways my physical health could assist with improving those aspects of my life. That being said, I can’t ignore the obvious difference in my body since beginning pilates.
Outside that, and now that I am well into my pilates obsession, I have a few notes on the difference it has made on my body.
I feel stronger in all ways, and I’m sleeping way better. I have gotten myself into the routine of getting up early to go to the studio and take a class before my work day begins and I notice that I have so much more mental clarity and motivation throughout my day. If I don’t get up and exercise before beginning my workday I often feel lethargic and foggy in my mind. I love the feeling of finishing a class and coming out of the heated room into the fresh air - my cheeks flushed and lungs breathing in the crisp smells of the early morning, and the satisfaction I feel when I finish a really tough class. I have increased my weight usage from 2kgs being my difficult weight to 4kg. I’m just happier as a person, obviously because any exercise creates endorphins.
If you’ve been looking for a sign to try out pilates, let it be this - it is honestly the best investment I’ve ever made in my health and fitness, and it’s an inclusive environment. It’s not necessarily price effective if you want to go to a studio, but there are so many free videos on YouTube you can use too - please try it if you’re even thinking about it.
If you are joining me on this group science experiment, investigating what wellness truly means and how I am achieving it, both physically and mentally, welcome! Comment below any suggestions or trends you are seeing to do with wellness that you’re too afraid to try yourself - I will try them. Also let me know if you tried pilates because of this post or my video! I’d love to hear your feedback :)
If you want to follow along with this experiment with me on a daily basis, please follow my Instagram and TikTok accounts, I am much more active on there and will have little updates throughout the weeks that I am posting the videos.
Leave any comments down below or in my questions box, and we can chat!
Until next week, all my love,
G xx
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Where Innovation Meets Impact: Reimagine Your Melbourne Office Fit Out with Impact Construction Systems
Melbourne's business scene thrives on dynamism and forward-thinking. Your office space should reflect that. But navigating the complexities of a commercial fit out in Melbourne can be daunting. That's where Impact Construction Systems steps in. We're not just builders; we're a team fueled by innovation, dedicated to transforming your vision into a reality that empowers your business.
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