They closed now until his fingers were like cords of steel. 
ðeɪ kloʊzd naʊ ʌntɪl hɪz fɪŋɡɜ˞z wɜ˞ laɪk kɔɹdz ʌv stil. 
 Indian speaks in a monotone voice at a moderate speed, yet the recording is very clear with no discernible background noise or reverberation.