With its consistently blue color schemes, beautifully composed shots, exquisite lighting, smooth animation, brilliant effects, meticulously rendered layouts, and masterfully deliberate pacing, The Cat Piano is a fantastic short film by The People’s Republic of Animation. Narrated by Nick Cave. Directed by Eddie White & Ari Gibson. Produced by Jessica Brentnall.
The cool, jazzy, mysterious vibe reminded me of one of the short stories in Jim Davis’ Garfield’s Nine Lives graphic novel. Its atmospheric tone and poetry made thoughts of Edgar Allan Poe’s stories pop into my head. It’s impeccably stylish art direction and film noir design sense alone is worth the watch.
