Narayan Gopal Guruacharya (Nepali: नारायण गोपाल गुरूवाचार्य ) (October 4, 1939 - December 5, 1990) is the most prominent and popular singer and composer in the history of Nepali music. He is popularly referred to as "Swar Samrat"
Narayan Gopal Guruacharya (Nepali: नारायण गोपाल गुरूवाचार्य ) (October 4, 1939 - December 5, 1990) is the most prominent and popular singer and composer in the history of Nepali music. He is popularly referred to as "Swar Samrat" (Nepali: स्वर सम्राट, meaning: Emperor of Voice) in Nepali music. He is also known as "Tragedy King." 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. He belongs to the first generation of Nepali singers who took singing as a profession. His songs have also been used in movies and dramas.
Narayan Gopal
is by far the most prominent and popular singer in Nepali music. When people
think or talk about Nepali music, the name most associated is that of Narayan
Gopal. For most people, he is the singer. He was also an accomplished music
composer in his own right. Not only was he gifted with a great voice, he was
very versatile. His voice range allowed him to sing songs of every genre. His
songs are often richly orchestrated with the sitar, harmonium and the flute.
Some of his most popular songs include:
“ Euta Manche
Ko Maya le Kati”
“Jhareko
Paat Jhai”
“Yo Samjhine
Man Cha”
“Saawan ko
jhari bani”
“Manche ko
Maya”
“Kehi mitho
baata gara”
About: “Narayan Gopal”
Narayan Gopal
has been accorded with title “Swor Samrat” (literally, King of Voice) which
affirms his position as the supreme virtuoso of Nepali music. His death was due
to organ failures, said to have been caused by his notorious drinking. The
cassettes and CDs of his music still make significant sales in Nepal.
He has sung
over 500 songs, including in films, ballets and drama. Most of his songs are
melodies. It is said that he was very selective about which songs he sang.
Although 500 songs is not a lot for some of his caliber, they are outstanding
in some ways—be it the lyrical depth or superb rendition. In recognition of his
contribution in the field of Nepali songs, he has received several national
honors and awards, Trishakti Patta, Chinnalata Puraskar to name a few.
Continued
sales of his albums attest to his immense popularity. Even more than a decade
after his death, his songs are equally liked, loved and sung. His legacy lives
on. Current sensation, Ram Krishna Dhakal, a very popular singer, sang Narayan
Gopal’s songs and modeled his singing style after him when starting his career.
In a brief
introduction of Narayan Gopal on an album cover, Music Nepal, the largest music
company in Nepal, writes:
“The late
Narayan Gopal (1996-2046 BS) is regarded as the most popular in the entire
domain of modern Nepali music. A still more appropriate introduction of the
music maestro would be to call him the King of Vocals or Swar Samrat of contemporary
Nepali music. Narayan Gopal, who has enchanted millions of listeners by his
immortal melodies has been awarded several national honors among which, Indra
Rajya Laxmi Award, Chhinalata Award for vocals, Jagadamba Shree, Trishakti
Patta third (awarded post humously) Urvashi Rang and several other honors and
decorations bear testimony to his widespread popularity and the eminence he has
achieved as a favorite singer of millions.
During his
career, Narayan Gopal rendered his voice to over 550 compositions including
modern songs, ballets, dance dramas, movies and patriotic songs. These songs
have contributed in enriching the store of Nepali Music and popularizing Nepali
music even beyond political frontiers.”
Personal Life of Narayan Gopal
Narayan Gopal
was born to a Newar family in Kathmandu in 1996 Bikram Sambat (BS). 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 classical
field. He studied music in India.
The late
Gopal Yonjon and Narayan Gopal were good friends and “mits”.(It’s a nepali
custom where good friends enter into a kind of a lasting friendship. This is
generally seen as strengthening the friendship bond.) Narayan Gopal has sung
many beautiful and soulful songs composed by Gopal Yonjon.
List of Songs of "Narayan Gopal"
01 Eeuta Mancheko download 4.9M
02 Ma Ta Lali Gurans Bhayechhu download 4.7M
04 Sawan Ko Jhari Bani download 4.7M
05 Malai Maaf Garedeu download 3.0M
06 Timile Bhane Ka download 5.4M
08 Mero Aankha Lai Rakhne download 2.6M
09 Piunda Piundai download 2.2M
10 Shaunko Jhari Bani download 4.5M
12 Duita Phool Deurali Ma download 4.9M
13 Pokhieara Ghaamka download 3.1M
14 Chinari Hamro download 2.8M
15 Malai Nasodha download 4.3M
16 Sagar Bhari Chhati Chiri download 2.7M
17 Samhala Ghumtaharu download 4.5M
18 Aankha Chopi Narau download 3.8M
19 Sangaala Ghumto Haru download 4.9M
20 Bho Bho Nasaodha download 3.1M
21 Malai Jindagi Yo download 3.0M
23 Malai Jindagi Yo Lagdachha download 3.0M
24 Jun Fhool Maile download 3.0M
25 Music download 4.7M
26 Timro Jasto Mutu download 2.6M
27 Ye Malai Maya download 3.4M
28 Kehi Cotale 2.5M
