Today seems like a good day to start a new music contest, so let's start the 'Album Artwork Contest' and get it going in the right direction right out of the gate. This contest is pretty self-explanatory; we'll post artwork from a musician's album, and your task will be to tell us what you see.

So the very first album cover we're going to use for this contest is going to be Pink Floyd's "The Dark Side of the Moon." Remember, there are no wrong answers, only your interpretation of the artwork.

Make sure to look over the rules below before making your submission!

How It Works

A single album cover image will be provided in the announcement post.
Your task is to analyze or imagine the story behind the artwork—focus on the colors, characters, background elements, or any hidden symbolism you notice.

Submission Guidelines

Word Count: Aim for 200–300 words.
Format: Publish your entry in the 'My Mind is on Music' community on Steemit with the hashtag #albumart among the first four tags in the post.
Content: You can take a fictional angle (invent a narrative) or a more critical approach (offer an interpretation). Either is fine, as long as it’s your own work.
Deadline: Entries must be submitted before the 28th of December. Late entries won’t be considered.

Judging Criteria

Originality (40%): Does your interpretation bring a fresh angle or creative twist?
Clarity and Flow (40%): Is your write-up organized, engaging, and coherent?
Connection to the Artwork (20%): How well do you tie your thoughts to specific visual elements on the cover (e.g., symbols, colors, shapes)?

Prizes

1st Place = 10 SBI Credits @steembasicincome
2nd and 3rd place = 5 SBI Credits

How to Submit

Create Your Post: Write your interpretation, making sure it meets the 200–300 word guideline.
Use the Required Tag: Add the unique contest tag #albumart so we can find your entry easily.
Share the Link: Comment on the official announcement post with a link to your submission.

Important Notes

This is a family-friendly community, so please keep content suitable for all readers.
Plagiarism is not allowed; any suspected copied work will be disqualified.
You do not need to research or listen to the actual album—this contest focuses solely on the art itself.

GOOD LUCK!

En Espanol

Hoy parece un buen día para empezar un nuevo concurso musical, así que vamos a empezar el "Concurso de ilustraciones de álbumes" y a ponerlo en marcha en la dirección correcta desde el principio. Este concurso se explica por sí solo: publicaremos ilustraciones de un álbum de un músico y tu tarea será decirnos qué ves.

Así que la primera portada de álbum que vamos a utilizar para este concurso será "The Dark Side of the Moon" de Pink Floyd. Recuerda, no hay respuestas incorrectas, solo tu interpretación de la ilustración.

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¡Asegúrate de leer las reglas a continuación antes de enviar tu obra!

Cómo funciona

Se proporcionará una sola imagen de la portada del álbum en la publicación del anuncio.
Tu tarea es analizar o imaginar la historia detrás de la obra de arte: céntrate en los colores, los personajes, los elementos de fondo o cualquier simbolismo oculto que notes.

Pautas de envío

Cantidad de palabras: intenta que sean entre 200 y 300 palabras.
Formato: Publica tu entrada en la comunidad 'My Mind is on Music' en Steemit con el hashtag #albumart entre las primeras cuatro etiquetas de la publicación.
Contenido: Puedes adoptar un ángulo ficticio (inventar una narrativa) o un enfoque más crítico (ofrecer una interpretación). Cualquiera de los dos está bien, siempre que sea tu propio trabajo.
Fecha límite: Las entradas deben enviarse antes del 28 de diciembre. Las entradas que se envíen fuera de plazo no serán consideradas.

Criterios de evaluación

Originalidad (40 %): ¿Tu interpretación aporta un ángulo nuevo o un giro creativo?
Claridad y fluidez (40 %): ¿Tu redacción es organizada, atractiva y coherente?
Conexión con la obra de arte (20 %): ¿Qué tan bien vinculas tus pensamientos a elementos visuales específicos de la portada (por ejemplo, símbolos, colores, formas)?

Premios

1.er puesto = 10 créditos SBI @steembasicincome
2.º y 3.er puesto = 5 créditos SBI

Cómo enviar tu publicación

Crea tu publicación: escribe tu interpretación, asegurándote de que cumpla con la pauta de 200 a 300 palabras.
Usa la etiqueta requerida: agrega la etiqueta exclusiva del concurso #albumart para que podamos encontrar tu participación fácilmente.
Comparte el enlace: comenta en la publicación del anuncio oficial con un enlace a tu participación.

Notas importantes

Esta es una comunidad apta para toda la familia, así que mantén el contenido apto para todos los lectores.
No se permite el plagio; cualquier trabajo sospechoso de ser copiado será descalificado.
No necesitas investigar ni escuchar el álbum real; este concurso se centra únicamente en el arte en sí.

From ChatGPT on the history/band's thoughts on the album cover:

Pink Floyd’s “The Dark Side of the Moon” cover—designed by the late Storm Thorgerson and his Hipgnosis studio—delivers several layers of meaning that tie directly to the band’s vision for the album. Although interpretations abound, a few key points are well-documented:

Prism and Light Refraction

The iconic triangular prism refracting white light into a spectrum was chosen to reflect Pink Floyd’s stage lighting and the band’s reputation for visually striking shows. Thorgerson cited the band’s request for a “simple and bold” cover. The prism visual achieves that clarity while hinting at how something plain (white light) can be transformed into a myriad of possibilities (the rainbow).

Triangular Symbolism

Triangles are often linked to ambition, exploration, and a sense of balance—all recurring concepts within the record’s lyrics and themes. Pink Floyd members liked the stark geometry, which contrasts with the more surreal covers of previous albums.

Connection to Album Themes

The record addresses topics like mental stress, greed, time, and the pressure of modern life. The clean, scientific look of a prism splits one thing into many—much as the pressures of life can fragment a person’s psyche. It also underscores the idea of illumination or revelation, suggesting that when you examine something more closely (light, life, or consciousness), you might uncover hidden depths and colors.

Simplicity and Memorability

The minimal design was a departure from the over-the-top collages typical of 1970s album covers. This directness helped forge an immediate visual identity and let the music’s themes speak for themselves. Although fans have since woven countless personal interpretations into the prism—ranging from metaphors about human perception to cosmic or philosophical readings—the band and design team generally describe it as a neat, impactful symbol of illumination, unity, and the hidden complexity behind everyday phenomena.

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