Ron Brunk “FIVE LIGHTS”, “TUB OF LOVE”, and “NOW REPEATING”

With exuberant abundance, Ron Brunk comes to us with three thought-provoking pieces from his massive catalog of songs. First up, the literate, electro-punk groove “FIVE LIGHTS” riffs on a theme from Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451. While the world begs us to submit to the truths it constructs, Brunk proposes an equally resilient internal revolt. Where they say there are five lights, we’ll always know there are four. Let yourself trance along with the music video for “FIVE LIGHTS” as you explore your unquestioned biases. Splicing together war footage and high-tech dystopian imaginings, Brunk explores the potential consequences of allowing ourselves denial of our personal truths.

In an interlude from the intensity of “FIVE LIGHTS”, Brunk offers us some delightful respite in the visual for “TUB OF LOVE”. With playfulness reminiscent of Randy Newman, Brunk jams out piano chords over horns, while musing on a metaphor of love as a cleansing tub. The musical atmosphere succinctly reflects not just the whimsy and joy of the lyrics, but also the floating feelings of falling in love. The music video adds an extra element of fun, as we watch Brunk and his merry band bounce out their tune in glee. Approachable and relatable, “TUB OF LOVE” will uplift even the darkest of hearts.

Back once more to his contemplative side, Brunk wraps up this trio of releases with “NOW REPEATING”. A sobering reflection on the vicious cycles of greed and violence represented by the military-industrial complex, this spoken word track allows ample room for listener participation. Over a harrowing crescendo of musical ambience, Brunk builds tension with his poetry, prompting listeners into a sense of futile urgency. The music video for “NOW REPEATING” utilizes old war footage to display the haunting similarity between modern times and the bloodiest wars of the past. Meant to wake up his audience, Brunk’s poem pushes its violent imagery to the brink, with allusions to the Bible and Greek mythology. Steep in this eloquent message, and share all three songs with the thought-partners in your life.