Sevak Amroyan
Sevak Amroyan (Armenian: Սևակ Ամրոյան; born July 10, 1990) is an Armenian singer, who is best known as the winner of Shant TV's folk music competition Joghovrdakan Yergich. Amroyan has released three albums so far, El Yetdardz Chka (2016), Yarkhushta (2020), and Sarvor Akhper (2022)
Sevak Amroyan | |
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 Amroyan in 2020 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | July 10, 1990 Yerevan, Armenian SSR, Soviet Union |
| Genres | Folk |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Years active | 2007–present |
Early life
Amroyan was born in the capital Yerevan, but grew up in the village of Proshyan, Kotayk Province, where he went to school.[1]
Career
Amroyan came to prominence in 2007, after winning the first season of Shant TV's folk music competition Joghovrdakan ergich (Folk Singer).[2] Since then he has released multiple singles such as "Akhpers u es", "Yarkhushta" and "Gini lits" with millions of views on YouTube.[3] In 2015, he recorded the song "Adana" with Mher Mesropyan amid the 100th anniversary of the Armenian genocide, with the music video being shot in the Genocide Memorial in Yerevan.[4] In 2016, Amroyan released his debut album, El Yetdardz Chka.[5] One of the songs from the album, "Im annman yar" featuring Nune Yesayan, received an award at Armenia TV's Song of the Year Awards in 2017.[6] In 2019, he was chosen as one of the four judges for Shant TV's Azgayin ergich (National Singer) music competition.[7]
In August 2020, his second album Yarkhushta was released.[8] The album's title refers to the Armenian martial dance Yarkhushta. In November 2020, amid the Nagorno-Karabakh war he was featured on a charity single titled "Mez vochinch chi haghti" (Nothing Will Win Us) along with Arthur Khachents, Iveta Mukuchyan, Gor Sujyan, Srbuk, Sevak Khanagyan and Sona Rubenyan, produced by DerHova.[9] Following the end of the war, he was featured on another collaboration track along with Mihran Tsarukyan, Hayko and Erik Karapetyan titled "Heros zinvor" dedicated to Armenian soldiers.[10]
In June 2022, Amroyan was featured on the single "Amber" by Armenian-American singer Serj Tankian.[11]
Musical style
He is known for his folk songs, as well as patriotic songs about Armenia and its army.[12] While talking about singing in pop genre in an interview, Amroyan said: "No, I'm not thinking about it. Maybe there will be some collaborations, but that's all. Of course, folk music is not as popular in Armenia as pop, but I hope that the situation will improve. Every effort should be made to make folk music a priority".[13]
Personal life
On December 8, 2021, Amroyan was married.[14]
Discography
Studio albums
- El Yetdardz Chka (2016)
| Song | Authors / Arranger |
|---|---|
| "Hayots Martikner" | Vigen Hovsepyan / Garegin Araqelyan (arrangement) |
| "Yar Boyid Mernem" | traditional folk song / Garegin Araqelyan (arrangement) |
| "Hayer Miatseq" | Gusan Haykazun / Garegin Araqelyan (arrangement) |
| "Mi Latsatsni" | Silva Kaputikyan, Vache Hovsepyan / Garegin Araqelyan (arrangement) |
| "Arjani" (duet with Karnig Sarkissian) | Edmond Makaryan / DerHova (arrangement) |
| "Lusnyak Gisher" | Nikoghayos Tigranyan / Garegin Araqelyan (arrangement) |
| "Im Annman Yar" (duet with Nune Yesayan) | Anush Araqelyan / Mushegh Mayilyan (arrangement) |
| "Mi Morana Qo Azgin" | Levon Gatrjyan / Armen "Brde" Sargsyan (arrangement) |
| "Gini Lits" | traditional folk song / Garegin Araqelyan (arrangement) |
| "Ov Surb Mayrer" | Gusan Ashot / Garegin Araqelyan (arrangement) |
| "Akhpers Ou Yes" | Ashot Begoyan, Zareh Qeshishian (development) / DerHova (arrangement) |
- Yarkhushta (2020)
| Song | Authors |
|---|---|
| "Zguysh Khosir Hayastanum" | Gevorg Emin, Zareh Qeshishian / Garik Gevorgi (arrangement) |
| "Jampord Em" | Gusan Sheram / Garegin Araqelyan (arrangement) |
| "Yarkhushta" | Avet Barseghyan, DerHova / DerHova (arrangement) |
| "Otarutyun" (duet with Rosy Armen) | Avetiq Isahakyan, Ashugh Jivani / Armen "Brde" Sargsyan (arrangement) |
| "Vreje Srtum" | Ara Sahakyan / Garegin Araqelyan (arrangement) |
| "Anjigyar" | Gusan Ashot / Garik Gevorgi (arrangement) |
| "Im Khaghagh Yerekon E Hima" (duet with Andre Simonyan) | Vahan Teryan, Levon Abrahamyan |
| "Piti Gnanq" | Gusan Haykazun / Garegin Araqelyan (arrangement) |
| "Krunk" | Komitas / Garegin Araqelyan (arrangement) |
| "Zinvori Mor Yerge" (feat. Arpi and Vardan Badalyan) | Poghos Natanyan, Makar Ekmalyan / Garegin Araqelyan (arrangement) |
- Sarvor Akhper (2022)
| Song | Authors |
|---|---|
| "Im Yerazum" | NA / Garik Gevorgi (arrangement) |
| "Balui Laz Par" | NA / Garik Gevorgi (arrangement) |
| "Nazani" | NA / Garik Gevorgi (arrangement) |
| "Sarvor Akhper" | NA / Garik Gevorgi (arrangement) |
| "Muraz Dzi" | NA / Garik Gevorgi (arrangement) |
| "Nubar" | NA / Garik Gevorgi (arrangement) |
| "Gorani" | NA / Garik Gevorgi (arrangement) |
| "Khalvare Khalvarin" | NA / Garik Gevorgi (arrangement) |
| "Lokan Berd" | NA / Garik Gevorgi (arrangement) |
| "Drdo" | NA / Garik Gevorgi (arrangement) |
Accolades
- 2007: Shant TV's Folk Singer show winner[2]
- 2017: Armenia TV's Song of the Year award for "Im annman yar" (with Nune Yesayan)[6]
- 2019: Armenia TV's Song of the Year award for "Yarkhushta"[15]
References
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- "Ժողովրդական երգիչ ճանաչվեց Սևակ Ամրոյանը". Armenpress (in Armenian). November 5, 2007. Retrieved November 13, 2020.
- "Տեսահոլովակի պրեմիերա. Սեւակ Ամրոյան-"Յարխուշտա"". News.am (in Armenian). January 28, 2019. Retrieved November 13, 2020.
- "Պրեմիերա. Մհեր և Սևակ Ամրոյան "Ադանա"". Hraparak (in Armenian). April 19, 2015. Retrieved November 13, 2020.
- "Սեւակ Ամրոյանի CD-ի շնորհանդեսն ու Նունե Եսայանի հետ նոր զուգերգը". Bravo.am (in Armenian). Retrieved November 13, 2020.
- "Շոու բիզնեսի հայտնի դեմքերը Սոչիում են. նրանց լուսանկարները մրցանակաբաշխությունից առաջ". Tert.am (in Armenian). May 31, 2017. Retrieved November 13, 2020.
- "ԷՔՍԿԼՅՈՒԶԻՎ. "Ազգային երգիչ"-ը մեկնարկում է․ ինչպե՞ս են անցել լսումներն ու ի՞նչ է սպասվում հեռուստադիտողին (լուսանկարներ)". Arena News (in Armenian). September 9, 2019. Retrieved November 13, 2020.
- ""Հիմա տարածված է հին երգերի նոր գործիքավորումը, երգիչները փորձում են զարմացնել, բայց վատ առումով են զարմացնում". Սևակ Ամրոյանը' իր նոր ալբոմի, տեսահոլովակի և ոլորտի մասին". Civilnews.ru (in Armenian). August 20, 2020. Retrieved November 13, 2020.
- "7 արտիստ՝ հայ զինվորին նվիրված նոր երգի տեսահոլովակում". Bravo am (in Armenian). November 7, 2020. Retrieved November 13, 2020.
- "Հայկո, Սեւակ Ամրոյան, Միհրան Ծառուկյան, Էրիկ Կարապետյան - "Հերոս զինվոր"". Bravo.am (in Armenian). November 23, 2020. Retrieved November 23, 2020.
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