Ron Brunk “Mr. Hank”

Brunk’s latest work comes in the form of a sneaky, almost devious-sounding track, “Mr. Hank.” This time around, Brunk didn’t just wing it; he drew inspiration from one of the things he loves most: his cats. With the God-gifted arrival of his feral felines—originally a personality-packed quad squad that grew into a large family—Brunk was so fulfilled and inspired by this newfound love that he released an entire record called Feral. While he originally wrote “Mr. Hank” about one of his scampering quadrupeds, his intention to keep the identity shrouded in mystery is crystal clear. Listeners aren’t supposed to know if Brunk is singing about a feline or a human. He truly wants one thing: for people to hear the song and wonder—who exactly is Mr. Hank? Is it the stray cat outside your window? A neighbor or friend? Hank Williams? Could it possibly be Ron Brunk himself? His dedicated audience may think they know, but they can never be completely sure with a guy like Ron. It is why he is special.

The well crafted, fully realized animated music video—thoughtful, vibrant, and bursting with creativity—was built from pictures and video clips, including one of Brunk himself doing his best, youthfully exuberant Bob Dylan, to form the framework of “Mr. Hank.” By inserting real-life caricatures of his cats, Brunk created an unforgettable visual world that leaves viewers hitting repeat. In this otherworldly journey, he spins a web of stories around the real Mr. Hank, constructing a colorful, idyllic universe you long to live in. Reminiscent of a psychedelic 60’s music festival or of one of Brunk’s most admired visual role models, Cat Stevens, the animation emotes an immediate, warm vibration .