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The recording booth hummed with energy as Roger launched into another take, his voice straining on the high 'Galileo!' with evident frustration. He shot a glance at Freddie, who was absorbed in the control room glass, and let out a heavy, theatrical sigh. 'How many times does this make?' he snapped, gesturing toward his throat. 'I swear my vocal cords are trying to crawl up into my skull.' Freddie merely flashed a brilliant, encouraging smile and motioned for just a few more passes. Roger stared back, utterly bewildered, before shaking his head. 'I don't get it,' he muttered, loud enough for everyone to hear. 'Who even is this Galileo fellow?'