The Planets is based on a song about a battle on Mars. The poster is meant to convey the steady beat, order, and energy of the piece. There is not one consistent beat throughout the song, but there are multiple steady beats, which is shown through repetition of elements. The order of the piece is shown from the mathematical aspect of the design, while the energy and movement is depicted using overlapping elements and the varying thicknesses of the lines, shapes, and type. Red and black create a sense of strength, and power; and blue is subtly used to show depth.