What does the Sound of Everything Look Like?

Thousands is looking for an original poster to celebrate their new album, The Sound of Everything. The album was recorded in abandoned barns, forgotten silos, stairwells and state parks in the Pacific Northwest to achieve a raw, organic sound. Thousands sought to incorporate the sound of barking dogs, crows flying nearby and wind rustling through the leaves into their songs. In turn, the band took extreme efforts to keep out the sounds of humankind. The acoustic duo recorded each song live with just one take. There is also no post-production on the entire album.

How do you visually interpret the sound of everything? Create illustrated poster art that captures the spirit of the outdoor recording style of Thousands' The Sound of Everything. 

• Learn more about Thousands at thousandsband.com
• Download the song MTSES III here
• Watch the full-quality video for On & On at oofvideo.com

Design Tips:

• Use an aesthetic that reflects the album's key themes: outdoors, nature, landmarks
• Original illustrations are encouraged
• Suggested text: "Thousands" and "The Sound of Everything"
• Create a design that could become a classic image for the ages

Design Don’ts:

• Don't use stock photography, clip art or copyrighted images
• Don't use photos of the band

For tips on how to create a winning poster design for Thousands, read our interview with the band in our blog, The Creator's Journal.

The winning designer will receive $400 and a copy of The Sound of Everything. Submit your designs by midnight PST on Tuesday, May 10, 2011.