“ | Wello! | ” |
―Δxolotl's Signature Greeting |
Nikesh Ashwin Kenneth, known professionally as Δxolotl (under the username of theaxolotlmusic), is a Sri Lankan Composer, Arranger, Lyricist, Pianist, Music Producer, Singer-Songwriter & Multi-instrumentalist.
Δxolotl's works includes fan-made original soundtracks inspired from Japanese anime franchises. He previously worked as a composer on indie projects, currently freelancing and is posting his own compositions and covers orchestrated & piano arrangements on YouTube.
Musical-Style and Influences.[]
Δxolotl cited composers such as Hiroyuki Sawano/澤野弘之, Yutaka Yamda, Joe Hisaishi, Yoko Kanno, Ryuichi Sakamoto† and Hans Zimmer, and musicians Ed Sheeran, Jin/じん and Alec Benjamin as his main musical influences, through the use of instrumentation, arrangement, songwriting & other aspects that make the composers & musicians stand out.
Δxolotl follows a similar titling systematic style for his music as Hiroyuki Sawano, which codes the title into a mix of Japanese characters, Numbers, English Alphabets, International Photonic Alphabets & other miscellaneous characters. Other titles include English, German, and Japanese.
Genesis Project/ゲネシスプロジェクト[]
The Genesis Project (ゲネシスプロジェクト) is a mixed-media endeavour currently in its pre-production stage. It features a series of monthly web novels titled Memento Mori: A Reason to Live, written by Δxolotl and illustrated by [TBA], set to be published on NamiComi. The project also includes original songs and soundtracks composed by Δxolotl. The story follows Adoniel Togami (咎神アドニエル), a reclusive software engineer struggling with existential despair, and Azrael, the "Archangel of Death", who appears not to take his life but to ensure he keeps it. However, something far more sinister lies beneath the surface.
Genre[]
- Orchestral
- Electronic
- Piano
- Rock
- Pop
- Symphonic
- J-Pop
- J-Rock
- EBM
- Dubstep
- IDM
- Vocal
- EDM
- Vocaloid
- Jazz
- Swing
- Big Band
- Math-Rock
- Flamenco
- Video Game Music
- Acoustic Music
- Soundtrack
- Anison
Gallery[]
Trivia[]
- The stage name "Δxolotl," was inspired by the axolotl, a cute amphibian known for it's regenerative physiology.
- He started using "Wello!" as a greeting after a mishap on his first-ever online Discord voice call.
- Attempting to say "Well, hello!" he accidentally swallowed midway, and "Wello!" became a signature greeting from that moment on.
- He currently uses FL Studio as his DAW for his music production.
- He is capable of playing the Piano, Keyboard, Guitar, Violin and many traditional instruments of Asian origin.
Affiliates[]
Discography[]
N°. | Year | Title | Album | Notes |
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1 | 2022 | Jäger der Humanität<PROMOver.> | “Attack on Titan” Requiem Original Soundtrack | Jäger der Humanität<Promotional version> (Eren's Rumbling Theme) |
2 | 2022 | Fallen Comrades | Fallen Comrades | (Floch Forster's Yeagerists Theme) |
3 | 2023 | ARi$×9RaA | “Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun” Fanmade Original Soundtrack | Alice × Clara
(Alice Asmodeus × Clara Valac's Theme) |
4 | 2023 | pf-BSOS-adlib1 | “Broken Steps of Smoke” Original Soundtrack | pianoforte-BrokenStepsOfSmoke-adlib 1 |
5 | 2023 | pf-BSOS-adlib2 | “Broken Steps of Smoke” Original Soundtrack | pianoforte-BrokenStepsOfSmoke-adlib 2 |
6 | 2023 | 進撃pf-medley20231104鎮魂 | “Attack on Titan” Requiem Original Soundtrack | Shingeki-pianoforte-medley-2023.11.04-Chinkon
(A Tribute to “Attack on Titan” in the Style of Hiroyuki Sawano) |
7 | 2023 | CX[8]巻PIANO | CX[8]巻PIANO | Choujin X Volume 8 Piano |
8 | 2023 | Reze's Flower→Edge of Chainsaw | Reze's Flower→Edge of Chainsaw | Reze's Flower to Edge of Chainsaw (“Chainsaw Man”: Reze Arc Teaser OST Extended Piano Cover) |
9 | 2023 | 入hrp-pf20231223間 | “Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun” Fanmade Original Soundtrack | Iru-harp-pianoforte-2023.12.23-Ma (Clara's Harp duet. Iruma by Purson Soi) |
10 | 2024 | CX[9]巻PIANO | CX[9]巻PIANO | Choujin X Volume 9 Piano |
11 | 2024 | Idol→Mephisto | Idol→Mephisto | Idol to Mephisto (【Oshi no Ko】Season 1 [OP & ED] Emotional Piano Cover) |
12 | 2024 | CX[10]巻PIANO | CX[10]巻PIANO | Choujin X Volume 10 Piano |
13 | 2024 | CX[11]巻PIANO | CX[11]巻PIANO | Choujin X Volume 11 Piano |
14 | 2024 | Love, Flower, Chainsaw | Love, Flower, Chainsaw | (“Chainsaw Man”: Reze Arc Teaser 2 OST Extended Piano Cover) |
Collaborations & Works[]
N°. | Year | Title | Type | Featured With | Featured As |
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1 | 2022 | PURGATORY | Feature | Darkmax204 (Composer) | Guitar Soloist |
2 | [TBA] | [TBA] | Cover | Allyens (Vocalist) |
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3 | [TBA] | R.E.DᐸOrCHᐳ | Orchestral Rearrangement |
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4 | 2025 | [TBA] | Original Song | [TBA] | Guitar Accompanist |
N°. | Year | Title | Type | Production | Role |
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1 | 2023 | Broken Steps of Smoke | TV Anime (Trailer) | STUDIO 199by ItzKronos | |
2 | 2025 | Memento Vivere | Manga Series | Project Vivereby FUORI |
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3 | 2025 | [TBA] | TV Anime ([TBA]) | STUDIO CLICKBOOM | [TBA] |