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Nikhil Koparkar @nikhilkoparkar.bsky.social · 9d

Aww thanks so much for the support!! ❤️ Any platform you prefer is great! 🤗 Means the world you all enjoy it so much

Nikhil Koparkar @nikhilkoparkar.bsky.social · 10d

WOW — The Hills of Tanchico just hit 1 MILLION streams! 🎉

Forever grateful to the Wheel of Time fandom for lifting this song up.

For your #GRAMMYs ® consideration: Best Song Written for Visual Media 🌟

Music: Me | Lyrics: Rammy Park

#TheWheelOfTime #TheHillsOfTanchico
#WotSkies

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Nikhil Koparkar @nikhilkoparkar.bsky.social · 17d

And now… it’s official:
🎶 For Your GRAMMY® Consideration 🎶
Best Song Written for Visual Media
Music by me | Lyrics by @rammyparktv

From page to screen to fandom, thank you for making this song part of Wheel of Time history. 🔥❤️

#TheWheelOfTime #ForYourConsideration #TheHillsOfTanchico #GRAMMYs

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Nikhil Koparkar @nikhilkoparkar.bsky.social · 17d

Now seeing fans take “The Hills of Tanchico” and make it their own (like this incredible singalong at @wotconofficial.bsky.social by the amazing @thedarkrayofsunshine of @dragonmount.com ) is beyond anything I ever imagined.

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Nikhil Koparkar @nikhilkoparkar.bsky.social · 17d

✨ What a journey ✨
When Lorne Balfe kindly gave me the chance of a lifetime: to write a song for his incredible score to my favorite fantasy series, I was over the moon!

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Nikhil Koparkar @nikhilkoparkar.bsky.social · 20d

Co-hosting the @impact24pr Awards Mixer this week was a gift.
Met brilliant creatives with projects up for the Children & Family Emmys + the Grammys.
Nights like this remind me why I love this community. ❤️

#Grammys2025 #TheWheelOfTime #wotskies #AwardsSeason

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Nikhil Koparkar @nikhilkoparkar.bsky.social · 21d

I'm so glad you liked it! (or i apologize for getting it stuck in your head hahah)

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Nikhil Koparkar @nikhilkoparkar.bsky.social · 22d

ANNOUNCEMENT TIME ✨
It’s official — Sony has submitted our song “The Hills of Tanchico” 🏴‍☠️ For Your GRAMMY® consideration: Best Song Written for Visual Media!

Music by Me
Lyrics by Rammy Park

The Wheel Weaves As The Wheel Wills. 🔥🌀

#TheWheelOfTime #GRAMMYs #wotskies

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Nikhil Koparkar @nikhilkoparkar.bsky.social · Aug 15

🎤 Comic-Con BTS: Talking The Hills of Tanchico with @popculturewarrior.bsky.social
What it’s like when a song you wrote becomes a moment in one of the world’s biggest fantasy shows. ✨

Full interview available here youtu.be/Pn-ZSgBuwUY?...

Thanks @impact24pr @comic_con !

#TheWheelOfTime

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Nikhil Koparkar @nikhilkoparkar.bsky.social · Aug 8

By now I’m sure you’ve seen it but if by chance you haven’t — WOTAPELLA have done an absolutely stunning rendition of #thehillsoftanchico! Check it out below and show them some love ❤️ #wotskies #wotapella #wotidol

Perrin the Bondsmith @perrinbondsmith.bsky.social · Aug 7

@nikhilkoparkar.bsky.social we're so thankful for The Hills of Tanchico!

This was my first full choral arrangement ever

#wotskies #wotidol #wotapella

youtu.be/znocflr2idE?...

The Hills of Tanchico - A WoTapella cover

YouTube video by WoTapella

youtu.be

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Nikhil Koparkar @nikhilkoparkar.bsky.social · Aug 8

Thanks for being there to celebrate WOT idol with us! What a blast! I was so shocked and moved by that incredible tribute ❤️

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Nikhil Koparkar @nikhilkoparkar.bsky.social · Aug 8

Heather it was a privilege getting to hang with you all, truly!! What a great community it is — and honestly, watching the rest of the 495 sounds like a blast haha! 😊

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Nikhil Koparkar @nikhilkoparkar.bsky.social · Aug 8

Absolutely incredible job by all!! I was genuinely in shock after that live stream debut 🥹❤️ the love and dedication you all put towards the singing and arrangements is just so moving. Thank you a million times for this gift!

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wotidol.bsky.social @wotidol.bsky.social · Aug 6

It's like Christmas. Woke up to more AMAZING #WoTIdol2025 entries this morning. What will be the final count?

Join us TONIGHT for the countdown/hype stream on @thedustywheel.bsky.social! @nikhilkoparkar.bsky.social will be there!

Link: www.youtube.com/live/L8r_17r...

#WoTSkies #TheWheelOfTime

Retro image showing neon words that say "THANK YOU! 56 Entries (so far)! WoT Idol 2025"

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The Dusty Wheel Inn of The Wheel of Time @thedustywheel.bsky.social · Aug 6

Can't wait to chat with you all tonight about some of our favorite topics, #TheWheelOfTime and #WoTIdol, with @nikhilkoparkar.bsky.social !

Join us at 9pm ET for the final countdown for Season 5 WoT Idol entries!

www.youtube.com/live/L8r_17r...

(Live) Wheel of Time Idol: Season 5 Final Countdown with Nikhil Koparkar!

YouTube video by The Dusty Wheel

www.youtube.com

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Nikhil Koparkar @nikhilkoparkar.bsky.social · Aug 5

Honored to join in on the fun tomorrow on @thedustywheel.bsky.social ! Hope to see you all there! 😊🙏🏽

wotidol.bsky.social @wotidol.bsky.social · Aug 5

Join us for the LIVE WOT IDOL COUNTDOWN HYPE STREAM on @thedustywheel.bsky.social tomorrow at 9PM ET with some fun surprises and special guest @nikhilkoparkar.bsky.social (writer of Hills of Tanchico)!

LINK: www.youtube.com/live/L8r_17r...

(Live) Wheel of Time Idol: Season 5 Final Countdown with Nikhil Koparkar!

YouTube video by The Dusty Wheel

www.youtube.com

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Nikhil Koparkar @nikhilkoparkar.bsky.social · Aug 4

Link: distrokid.com/hyperfollow/...

The Meaning Of Life by Nikhil Koparkar

Stream and Save The Meaning Of Life - Distributed by DistroKid

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Nikhil Koparkar @nikhilkoparkar.bsky.social · Aug 4

Stripped it all back — no vocals, no mix, just the orchestra performed by @budapestscoring

This is The Meaning of Life unfiltered, raw, and played by 20 amazing string players ❤️

🎧 Full version at the link below

#TheMeaningOfLife

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Nikhil Koparkar @nikhilkoparkar.bsky.social · Aug 2

Avi! Thank you so much :) I just love Sir Elton, his playing was a huge influence on my piano writing / playing growing up. Best compliment ever!

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Nikhil Koparkar @nikhilkoparkar.bsky.social · Aug 2

Full EP will be out in November!

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Nikhil Koparkar @nikhilkoparkar.bsky.social · Aug 2

So thrilled to hear that Heather!! Thank you! :)

Nikhil Koparkar @nikhilkoparkar.bsky.social · Aug 2

Oh yeah totally!! Even the ending where the woodwinds start to go out of pitch, is very Walrus vibes, mixed with some Day In The Life (if you couldn't tell already I'm a massive Beatles fan haha). Thanks so much Matthew!

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Nikhil Koparkar @nikhilkoparkar.bsky.social · Aug 2

Thanks for sharing, Sarah!

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Nikhil Koparkar @nikhilkoparkar.bsky.social · Aug 2

Wow thank you so much! Definitely coming to find that there can be joy in the search, as uncomfortable as it sometimes is ❤️ I so appreciate you listening!

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Nikhil Koparkar @nikhilkoparkar.bsky.social · Aug 1

Best compliment ever! Thanks so much - def grew up listening to both of those haha 😊

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