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500 Miles

by Benyaro

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Benyaro -- the indie roots project of seclusive Jackson Hole, WY musician who's worked with Gary Clark Jr., Brett Dennen and Shovels & Rope -- announces the release of his fourth full-length album, the original score to "Searching For Fortune", a feature narrative that debuted at Queens World Film Festival in 2017. A dusty tale of self-discovery in the Mountain West, the film and score reflect that space. Written and recorded by Benyaro at his home studio in Wyoming and mixed by legendary engineer Danny Kadar (Avett Brothers, My Morning Jacket, etc.).

The 2nd release from the "Searching For Fortune" original score and soundtrack is "500 Miles", a song that tells the tale of our protagonist; a rough-neck oil worker who commutes from Colorado (where he lives) to Wyoming (where he works) 500 miles each way, reflecting, thinking, looking and listening as he drives and navigates his simple life. 

**BENYARO ~ SXSW Official 2018 & 2019**

"Punk-Americana...astutely written" - NO DEPRESSION

"Benyaro excels in the rougher, funkier edges of Americana.” - TWANGVILLE

"Triumphant...with a touch of humor" - GLIDE MAGAZINE

"Americana...with a splash of gritty soul and punk." - MOUNTAIN XPRESS

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500 Miles
words & music by Ben Musser

Alone and on the road again
I've seen these rocks a touch more
than just a few times
The colors of the country stir my soul
with the energy of the North Platte River
Surging with me on down the road
like a cracked out trucker
Unlike me the nice ones tend to take their time.

500 miles
500 drives home
never grow old.
500 miles
each and every time
the stories I, ain't never told you
about a man and his hands.

And as I seem to coast
further from my home
A savage beast's unleashed
one who questions the value
of every moment.
As the distance between myself
and my next port
starts to shrink
the twitching of a twinkle in my eye
like a fool in love
Unlike me the faithful never change their mind

500 miles
500 drives home
never grow old.
500 miles
each and every time
the stories I, ain't never told you
about a man and his land
where fossil fuels rule
oh, where fossil fuels rule.

(c) Mohinga Music 2013, ASCAP
All Rights Reserved

credits

released January 21, 2020
"500 Miles"
words & music by Ben Musser

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Benyaro:
Ben Musser - lead & harmony vocals, guitars, piano, drums, percussion, harmonica
Leif Routman - upright bass

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Produced and recorded by Ben Musser at Mohinga Studios, Wilson, WY
Mixed by Danny Kadar in New Orleans, LA
Mohinga Music 2013, ASCAP - All rights reserved

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"Searching for Fortune"
Directed by Joseph Matarrese
Executive Producer: Christopher Seiwald
Producers: Phill Matarrese and Mandi Reno
Screenplay: Brian Smolensky

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Benyaro Jackson, Wyoming

From the dank depths of the Brooklyn subways to the spiritually orgasmic heights of Jackson Hole WY, Ben Musser's indie roots project BENYARO carves a unique path w 1 rule: make great art. Honest, vulnerable shit. Neil Jenny once told Ben "In order to create something truly unique 1 must shut out the influence of others". If anything, here's a killer contemporary artists' advice applied to music. ... more

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