Ron Brunk “Windowsill Cat”

“Windowsill Cat” feels like what might happen if Cat Stevens and Ron Brunk joined forces—two prolific storytellers merging their genius to craft a soul-stirring, cinematic ode. The gentle acoustic sweeps of “Moonshadow” seem to echo through the opening verse, wrapping the soundscape in a blanket of intimacy, as if Brunk were watching his cats scamper and sprawl across every corner of his home. But as the song progresses, the signature Brunk intensity builds, layering soulful harmonies, percussive bursts, and haunting piano chords before plunging into a sea of orchestral strings that prowl with feline grace. He captures something in the quiet companionship of a windowsill cat—their steady, enigmatic presence offering a kind of serenity that transcends words, “wherever I roam, wherever I’m at.” His latest—and 37th—record, NOW IS THE NEW THEN, gifts fans with not one, not two, but three versions of this dreamy reverie—a chance to step inside the vivid scene: one of those eerie, windswept nights, raindrops clanging against the windowpane, and there, framed in shadow, the silhouette of a mysterious, watchful companion, gazing out at “all the cosmos standing still.”

Fans of “Mr. Hank” and Brunk’s ever-growing catalog of visuals starring his personality-packed quad squad will be delighted to discover a brand-new animated adventure—one that stretches the limits of imagination even further, capturing the wild, wonderous spirit of windowsill cats just like Brunk’s own. Designed once again from a collage of photos and video clips, the “Windowsill Cat” visual offers a much-needed escape from the “outrageous world” beyond the glass, transforming Brunk’s real-life feline friends into living works of art. The animated landscapes shift and shimmer—from luminous stained-glass mosaics to Mondrian-esque abstractions to sweet, storybook-style sketches. And of course, it wouldn’t be complete without Brunk himself—guitar in hand—appearing and fading with the scenes, seamlessly woven into the dreamlike animation. More than anything, it’s a kaleidoscopic love letter to his feline muses—part fantasy, part reflection, and all heart—purring with the warmth of someone who’s found their joy once again.