Narayan Gopal
Narayan Gopal | |
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| Born | October 4, 1939 Kathmandu, Nepal |
| Died | December 5, 1990 (aged 51) Kathmandu, Nepal |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, Musician |
Narayan Gopal (Template:Lang-ne) was the most prominent and popular singer in Nepali music history. His songs are even popular today. He is popularly known as "Swar Samrat" (Nepali: स्वर सम्राट, meaning: Emperor of Voice) in Nepali music. He is well known as a singer as well as a composer. His voice range allowed him to sing songs of every genre of Nepali music. His songs are often richly orchestrated with the sitar, harmonium and flute.
Personal life
Narayan Gopal was born into a Newar family in Kathmandu. His father was a classical musician and wanted his son to follow his footsteps. Narayan Gopal was interested in music from an early age but not exactly into the classical field. At the age of 12 he met Prem dhoj pradhan (popular nepali singers) and they used to go in musical programs together. Narayan Gopal was very shy. He just used to tell other to sing, but he never sang. In B.S 2016 Prem Dhoj Pradhan took him to Radio Nepal to take a voice test, He sang "Panchi ko Pankha ma Dharti ko Ya diyo" written by Dr. Ram man Trishit and composed by Prem Dhoj Pradhan, which he passed on the first try. Gopal's first song recorded was the pop song "Swarga ki rani maya ki khani". His father was so upset thinking his son started singing useless songs and told Ratna Shamsher Thapa about it. Gopal then went to India to study classical music to make his father happier, but he was forced to return back. Gopal stayed there only for 4 and a half months and could not study music. Various problems forced him to return back to Nepal. While he went to India, "e kanchha thattaima yo baisa jana lagyo" spread and Gopal was already popular all over Nepal, including Darjeeling.
In 1965, Gopal went to Darjeeling with Nagendra Thapa (his close friend and popular lyricist) to meet Gopal Yonjan. When Gopal Yonjan came to Nepal, Nepali music started getting magical warmness. He and Gopal Yonjan became mit( "mitjyus") - to be closest friends forever (in Nepali culture). Narayan Gopal and Gopal Yonjan got their own heights because of respect and honesty towards each other. Their bond is the bond which gave new sky to Nepali music.
Gopal married Pemala Lama (his long time fan from Darjeeling) at age 31. They did not have any children.
Musical journey
After Gopal Yonjan came to Nepal, Narayan Gopal sang many songs written and composed by him. During his career, Narayan Gopal rendered his voice to over 500 compositions, including modern songs, ballets, dance dramas, movies and patriotic songs. These songs have contributed in enriching the store of Nepali music and popularized Nepali music beyond political frontiers. He was very selective about the songs he sang. Most of his songs are melodies with great lyrical depth or superb rendition. They still touch the sentiments of the listener and stirs up emotions.
All of his songs are evergreen and popular. His voice is still leading Nepali music.
Awards and recognitions
Narayan Gopal was awarded several national honours which include Indra Rajya Laxmi Award, Chhinalata Award, Jagadamba Shree, Trishakti Patta Third (awarded posthumously) and Urvashi Rang.
Biography in media
A short biography (available at first, second, and third) has been made as a tribute to Narayan Gopal.
Songs
- Geeti Yatra Vol 1 (Released on 2044-10-10)
-Euta mancheko
-Malai chodi mero chaya
-Sawanko jhari bani
-Yeti dherai maya diye
-Aaja-bholi harek saanjh
-Kehi mitho bata gara
-Timilai ma ke bhanu
-Yo samjhine maan chha
- Geeti Shradanjali (Released on 2049-03-02)
-Timile Pani ma jastai
-Joon Phool Rojhen
-Yo Bhagyle Kasto
-Sandhai Nai Ma Hanse
-Nachhod Mera He
-Sero Phero
-Duita Phool Deuralima
-Ishwor Tainle Rachera
-Tyo Desh Bhitra Tyo Sano
-Bihan Bhai Batasle
-Aajai Yeuban
-Shrada Ko Phool
- Preyashi Ka Yaadharu (Released on 2054-02-16)
-Euta Manchheko Maya
-Yo Samjhene Man Chha
-Yeti Dherai Maya Diee
-Pokhiyera Ghamko Ghulka
-Aankha Chhopi Narou
-Biratako Chino
-Preyasika Yaadharu
-Mandirma Chhaki
-Malai Chhodi Mero Chhayan
-Parkhi Basen Aaulabhani
-Saunko Jhari Bani
-Aajabholi Harek Sanjha
| Song Title | Album | Released Date (in Bikram Sambat) |
|---|---|---|
| Yeuta manchheko | Geeti Yatra Vol 1 | 2044-10-10 |
| Malai chhodi mero chhaya | Geeti Yatra Vol 1 | 2044-10-10 |
| Saunko jhari bani | Geeti Yatra Vol 1 | 2044-10-10 |
| Yetidherai maya diee | Geeti Yatra Vol 1 | 2044-10-10 |
| Aajabholi harek sanjha | Geeti Yatra Vol 1 | 2044-10-10 |
| Kehi mitho batagara | Geeti Yatra Vol 1 | 2044-10-10 |
| Timilai maa ke bhanu | Geeti Yatra Vol 1 | 2044-10-10 |
| Yo samjhine maan chha | Geeti Yatra Vol 1 | 2044-10-10 |
| Timile Pani | Geeti Shradanjali | 2049-03-02 |
| Joon Phool Rojhen | Geeti Shradanjali | 2049-03-02 |
| Yo Bhagyle Kasto | Geeti Shradanjali | 2049-03-02 |
| Sandhai Nai Ma Hanse | Geeti Shradanjali | 2049-03-02 |
| Sero Phero | Geeti Shradanjali | 2049-03-02 |
| Nachhod Mera He | Geeti Shradanjali | 2049-03-02 |
| Duita Phool Deuralima | Geeti Shradanjali | 2049-03-02 |
| Ishwor Tainle Rachera | Geeti Shradanjali | 2049-03-02 |
| Tyo Desh Bhitra Tyo Sano | Geeti Shradanjali | 2049-03-02 |
| Bihan Bhai Batasle | Geeti Shradanjali | 2049-03-02 |
| Aajai Yeuban | Geeti Shradanjali | 2049-03-02 |
| Shrada Ko Phool | Geeti Shradanjali | 2049-03-02 |
| Euta Manchheko Maya | Preyashi Ka Yaadharu | 2054-02-16 |
| Yo Samjhene Man | Preyashi Ka Yaadharu | 2054-02-16 |
| Yeti Dherai Maya Diee | Preyashi Ka Yaadharu | 2054-02-16 |
| Pokhiyera Ghamko Ghulka | Preyashi Ka Yaadharu | 2054-02-16 |
| Aankha Chhopi Narou | Preyashi Ka Yaadharu | 2054-02-16 |
| Biratako Chino | Preyashi Ka Yaadharu | 2054-02-16 |
| Preyasika Yaadharu | Preyashi Ka Yaadharu | 2054-02-16 |
| Mandirma Chhaki | Preyashi Ka Yaadharu | 2054-02-16 |
| Malai Chhodi Mero Chhayan | Preyashi Ka Yaadharu | 2054-02-16 |
| Parkhi Basen Aaulabhani | Preyashi Ka Yaadharu | 2054-02-16 |
| Saunko Jhari Bani | Preyashi Ka Yaadharu | 2054-02-16 |
| Aajabholi Harek Sanjha | Preyashi Ka Yaadharu | 2054-02-16 |