Music Nepal Presents
Preyasi Ka Yaad Haru Vol. 1
Modern Songs of Narayan Gopal
The late Narayan Gopal(1996-2046 BS) as regarded as the most popular singer 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 Melody 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 the Indra Rajya Laxmi Award, Chhinnalata Award for vocal, Jagadamba Shree, Trishakti Patta Third(awarded post humously), Urvashi Rang and several other honors and decorations, bear testimony to his widespread popularity and the eminance he has acheived as a favourite singer of millions.
During his career as a singer, 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 the political frontiers.
Out of the hundreds of his popular songs, a judicious selection of 12 has been made on the basis of popularity. The current collection of songs recorded between 1975 and 1989, the golden decade of the maestro's career, has been described as the most significant acheivement in the horizon of Nepali Music from the point of view of lyrical intensity, richness of musical composition and unparalleled vocal rendition.
1. Euta Manchhe Ko
Music: Deepak Jangham, Lyrics: Chandani Shah
2. Yo Samjhane Man Chha
Music: Narayan Gopal, Lyrics: Dinesh Adhikari
3. Yeti Dherai Maya Diee
Music/Lyrics: Deepak Jangham
4. Pokhiyera Gham Ko Jhulka
Music: Ambar Gurung, Lyrics: Hari Bhakta Katuwal
5. Aakha Chhopi Narou
Music: Narayan Gopal, Lyrics: Kali Prasad Rijal
6. Beerata Ko Chino
Music: Ranjit Gazmer, Lyrics: Tulsi Ghimire, Kushum Gajmere
7. Preyashi Ka Yaadharu
Music/Lyrics: Dibya Khaling
8. Mandirma Chha Ki
Music: Shambhujeet Banskota, Lyrics: Kiran Kharel
9. Malai Chhodi Mero Chhayan
Music: Narayan Gopal, Lyrics: Kshetra Pratap Adhikari
10. Parkhi Basen Aaula Bhani
Music: Subha-Shambhujeet, Lyrics: Neer Shah
11. Sawanko Jhari Bani(Instrumental)
12. Aajabholi Harek Saanjh(Instrumental)
US$ 2.18
