# Musical Mammals Tom Buch Puts 'The Band of Beasts' on Canvas By Brian G Randles | Published 2009-09-19 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tom-buch-band-of-beasts References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/Gallery/The-Band-of-Beasts/309491) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/tomalexbuch) Somebody tell Mowgli he is late for rehearsals: Illustrator Tom Buch, with his affinity for music and animals, has created 'The Band of Beasts' collection which showcases [animals playing instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gentle-taills). Tom Buch has brought gems such such as '[The Bear Bass](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audio-color-block-400)', 'Monkey Beat” and 'Barry Black and White' to the art world: look out, 'Dogs Playing Poker.' Prints of 'The Band of Beasts' can be found wherever Zoobooks are sold. **Implications** - Taking a traditionally human activity and replacing it with animals provides viewers with a sense of unfamiliarity. In contemporary society, companies must try and shock viewers in order to gain their attention, and making alterations to a traditional product is a great way to do so. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Animal-inspired Art:** The trend of incorporating animals in artwork presents an opportunity for artists to create unique and attention-grabbing pieces. - **Unconventional Product Design:** Companies can disrupt traditional products by introducing unexpected elements, like animals, to capture consumers' attention and generate interest. - **Crossover Marketing:** Collaborations between different industries, such as art and zoobooks, allow for cross-promotion and reaching new target audiences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art:** Artists can explore animal-themed artwork to create captivating and distinctive pieces that resonate with viewers. - **Consumer Goods:** Consumer goods companies can innovate by incorporating animal motifs or designs into their products, offering unique and eye-catching options for customers. - **Publishing:** Collaborations between artists and publishers, like zoobooks, can open up new marketing opportunities and expand the reach of both industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Feline-Friendly Music Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cat-music-box.md) - [Almost-Extinct Animal Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fauna-series.md) - [Playful Modern Art Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brent-estabrook-debuts-storytime.md) - [Animal-Shaped Luxury Beanbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ark-collection.md) - [Feline Boy Band Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meow-mix.md) - [Cheekily Creative Bookmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illustrated-bookmarks.md) - [Artistic Animalistic Tequilas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dobel-atelier-animales-endmicos.md) - [Vibrantly Comedic Travel Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bookingyeah-campaign.md) - [Pop Star-Themed Animals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taylor-swiftthemed-cats.md)