The brief - "Introduce us to Harold, [...] He holds a glowing staff with a sci-fi looking MICROPHONE on the end. Show him SINGING into the microphone, sustaining a high note and making a grand gesture to punctuate the moment like a seasoned professional."

I instantly thought of my favorite front man ever. Freddie Mercury of Queen. I could go on and on about Freddie, but his very theatric style on stage was perfect. Always striking the most dramatic poses. Here is some of the inspriation images I put together for ideas. [...]

Speaking of photo ref, notice the elements I took from Freddie to add a little unique touch to the singer. The mic, and how he holds it. Not just a pack of hotdogs wrapped around a cylinder.