Hi, I’m Kirk Botula, an award-winning composer and principal songwriter whose evocative styles seamlessly bridge the worlds of film, television, games, and alternative music. I was a founding member and primary creative force behind The Affordable Floors, where I helped define the Pittsburgh music scene throughout the 1980s and 1990s with acclaimed albums like "The Sounding," "Drumming on the Walls," and "All the Things I Meant To Be." My melodic sensibilities and atmospheric keyboard work have been recognized both as a band leader and an individual composer. Drawing on decades of songwriting, production, and collaboration, my music is marked by richly layered textures, emotional depth, and a cinematic approach to storytelling. My compositions have featured in films such as "3 to Go," "The Dirty Hands Man," and "The Circle of Death," alongside various shorts and independent projects. I continue to thrive at the intersection of visual storytelling and audio artistry, delivering impactful scores for contemporary media, games, and narrative projects.

Kirk Botula

Hi, I’m Kirk Botula, an award-winning composer and principal songwriter whose evocative styles seamlessly bridge the worlds of film, television, games, and alternative music. I was a founding member and primary creative force behind The Affordable Floors, where I helped define the Pittsburgh music scene throughout the 1980s and 1990s with acclaimed albums like "The Sounding," "Drumming on the Walls," and "All the Things I Meant To Be." My melodic sensibilities and atmospheric keyboard work have been recognized both as a band leader and an individual composer. Drawing on decades of songwriting, production, and collaboration, my music is marked by richly layered textures, emotional depth, and a cinematic approach to storytelling. My compositions have featured in films such as "3 to Go," "The Dirty Hands Man," and "The Circle of Death," alongside various shorts and independent projects. I continue to thrive at the intersection of visual storytelling and audio artistry, delivering impactful scores for contemporary media, games, and narrative projects.

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Hi, I’m Kirk Botula, an award-winning composer and principal songwriter whose evocative styles seamlessly bridge the worlds of film, television, games, and alternative music. I was a founding member and primary creative force behind The Affordable Floors, where I helped define the Pittsburgh music scene throughout the 1980s and 1990s with acclaimed albums like “The Sounding,” “Drumming on the Walls,” and “All the Things I Meant To Be.” My melodic sensibilities and atmospheric keyboard work have been recognized both as a band leader and an individual composer.

Drawing on decades of songwriting, production, and collaboration, my music is marked by richly layered textures, emotional depth, and a cinematic approach to storytelling. My compositions have featured in films such as “3 to Go,” “The Dirty Hands Man,” and “The Circle of Death,” alongside various shorts and independent projects. I continue to thrive at the intersection of visual storytelling and audio artistry, delivering impactful scores for contemporary media, games, and narrative projects.

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Founder, Principal Songwriter, Keyboardist at The Affordable Floors
January 1, 1980 - Present
Founding member and principal songwriter and keyboardist of the alternative new wave band The Affordable Floors. Active from the 1980s to 1995, with reunions from 2018 to present. Released seminal albums including "The Sounding" (1986), "Drumming on the Walls" (1989), "A Thousand Days" (1990), "All The Things I Meant To Be" (1992), and "Every Broken Heart Will Mend" EP (2018). Toured nationally and performed with artists like Sinéad O’Connor, Concrete Blonde, and Hoodoo Gurus. Continues to contribute new music and performances in Pittsburgh and national music scenes.
Composer at Film and Media Projects
January 1, 2016 - Present
Composer for various short films and media projects including "Face Your Demons" (2025), "The Cut" (2025), "3 to Go" (2022), "The Dirty Hands Man" (2021), "The Circle of Death" (2023), "Bernie" (2023), "I Wet My Plants" (2023), "Uninvited Guests" (2019), "Frozen in Terror" (2018), "This is How We Roll" (2017), and "Happy Birthday to Me" (2016). Winner of 3 total awards for original scores in short films and media projects.

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Media & Entertainment, Gaming