Narayangopal

When people think or talk about Nepali music, the name most associated is that of Narayan Gopal, the most popular and prominent singer in classical Nepali music.

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.Narayan Gopal married his long time fan from Darjeeling, Pemala Lama. They did not have any children. 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. 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. 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 music, he has received several national honors and awards, Trishakti Patta, Chinnalata Puraskar to name a few. 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)"(trans. For the Love of One Person), "Jhareko Paat Jhai"(Like a Fallen Leaf), etc. 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 modelled his singing style after him when starting his career. Ram Krishna Dhakal's recent Nepali Swadesh Geet Bihani Pakha Surya Le Bhanchha Sagarmatha Lai has been a great hit all over the world and is heard by Nepalese worldwide. The music is by Nhyoo Bajracharya and Lyrics by Prem Guragain, Itahara, Morang. The songs sung by him are as follows:

Album:Geeti Yatra Vol 1 (Released on 2044-10-10)

Yeuta manchheko, Malai chhodi mero chhaya, Saunko jhari bani, Yetidherai maya diee, Aajabholi harek sanjha, Kehi mitho batagara, Timilai maa ke bhanu, Yo samjhine maan chha.
Geeti Shradanjali (Released on 2049-03-02)

Timile Pani, 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.