Music is a huge part of my life. I started playing guitar when I was 10 years old. It didn’t take long for me to fall in love with Rock and Roll Music. In Junior High school I started writing lyrics in addition to playing rhythm guitar and bass and singing in a band called THE KIDS. The Kids became local high school favorites for two reasons: A band mate’s dad owned the happening go-to hamburger restaurant that featured bands on the weekend and two of my bandmates’ brothers played in a hugely popular local band and we tagged along as the opening act.
Whenever I visualize a story, a soundtrack plays in my head as Some musical ideas are inspired by specific moments in a screenplay, while other times it’s just me experimenting. Enjoy!
From: PETE THE SQUIRREL
Lyrics: Richard Oshen, Rioshima Music BMI
Song: BugaBlue
Performance by: The US Army Blues
Public Domain
When it came time to set pen to paper for Pete the Squirrel, I wanted to give him an optimistic, friendly fun-loving squirrel vibe because Pete embodies those qualities throughout all his adventures.
I wanted to create an identifiable audio signature and wanted “Pete’s Theme” to be about wholesomeness and positivity… that life is for us – not against us… a big band groove fit the bill perfectly. As a footnote, my dad loved Big Band and Dixieland music and passed that love to me – so in a very big way the track is homage to him.
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From: SPACE CAT
Music and lyrics: Richard Oshen, Rioshima Music, BMI
THE SPACE CAT THEME was born this year as I reworked the story for a screenplay festival submission. I wanted to capture the fearless spirit of Space Cat—an underdog (or should we say undercat?) who embarks on a perilous mission to save his home planet, MEOW.
No spoilers here—but let’s just say, things go spectacularly off the rails. What should have been a heroic journey quickly spirals into chaos, turning into a fight for survival in the unlikeliest of places. Yet, even in the face of near-total catastrophe, Space Cat never wavers. No matter the odds, no matter the obstacles, he keeps pushing forward—unstoppable, unshakable, always clawing his way toward victory.
Hollywood loves a comeback story. This is his.
From: SPACE CAT
Music and lyrics: Richard Oshen, Rioshima Music, BMI
“We Love you Space Cat” occurs at a very tender moment in the story. I sat down one morning and wrote the song quickly. It came from a place of pure love for the little furry space traveler. Just like my main character in the story, I never want Space Cat to leave.
From: KATLANDIA
Music and lyrics: Richard Oshen, Rioshima Music, BMI
“I Wonder Where You Are” is a sweeping, emotionally charged ballad that sets the stage for one of the most dazzling moments in Katlandia as Billy, our fearless feline hero, and Katarina Pennington, his fiercely loyal best friend, step into the breathtaking Royal Palace of Katlandia, they are instantly enveloped in a world of opulence and grandeur.
Gleaming crystal chandeliers cast a celestial glow over the lavish ballroom, where walls of gilded mirrors reflect the swirling elegance of Katlandia’s elite. The air is alive with the soft hum of music as regal cats, draped in the finest silks and jewels, glide effortlessly across the floor in a mesmerizing dance of grace and refinement. Amid this spectacle, Billy and Katarina find themselves swept up in the enchantment, their journey momentarily paused in the splendor of the moment—yet beneath the shimmering façade, a deeper longing lingers.
“I Wonder Where You Are” captures the heartache of distance and the ache of the unknown, a song filled with hope, longing, and the quiet whisper of destiny calling from across the stars.
From: KATLANDIA
Lyrics: Richard Oshen, Rioshima Music, BMI
Vocals: Audrey McD
Mix & Mastered: Beau Vallis
Song: “Absinthe Frappe”, Victor Herbert (Public Domain)
Performance: Al Goodman and his Orchestra plays “Absinthe Frappe”, 1954 Album: Relax with Victor Herbert, published in 1954, RCA
A Cat’s Got to Do What a Cat’s Got to Do” is a high-energy, feel-good anthem bursting with determination, grit, and a whole lot of feline swagger. This toe-tapping, tail-swishing number is all about stepping up, taking charge, and tackling life’s challenges head-on—with a spirit of gratitude and an unshakable can-do attitude.
With a rhythmic drive that pulses like the heartbeat of adventure, the song radiates confidence and optimism, inspiring everyone—cats and humans alike—to roll up their sleeves (or paws) and get the job done. Whether it’s chasing a dream, overcoming an obstacle, or simply facing the day with courage, this song is a celebration of resilience, responsibility, and the unstoppable power of a positive mindset.
Because when destiny calls, – a cat’s got to do what a cat’s got to do!
Meow for now.
From: Penny from Heaven
Music and Lyrics: Richard Oshen, Rioshima Music, BMI
An uplifting, heartfelt anthem about second chances, finding one’s purpose, and the unbreakable bond between love and loyalty.
Penny’s journey back to Earth isn’t about letting go—it’s about embracing who she truly is and using her boundless love and playful spirit to make a difference. As an angel-in-training, she has one last chance to earn her wings, but to do so, she must learn what it truly means to be a guardian—not by changing who she is, but by discovering how her unique heart can bring hope to those who need it most.
Joyful, lighthearted verses reflect Penny’s mischievous yet loving nature, while a soaring, emotional chorus celebrates her realization: being an angel isn’t about perfection—it’s about being the friend and protector she was always meant to be.
Think: A blend of the warmth of You’ve Got a Friend in Me (Toy Story) with the heartfelt inspiration of Go the Distance (Hercules)—a song that lifts spirits, sparks joy, and reminds us that love, in all its forms, is the most powerful magic of all.
Tagline: “All angels have wings but the best ones have fur.”
The Plant Girl Adventures, written by Richard Oshen, illustrated by Nastya Varlamova
Lyrics & Music: Richard Oshen, Rioshima Music, BMI
Logline:
When an eleven-year-old girl discovers the power to heal plants, she transforms into Plant Girl, embarking on a mission to restore the balance between humans and nature—one act of kindness at a time.
Synopsis:
Flora Mora, a compassionate 11-year-old, visits her grandmother in Grayland — a city that was once lush with flowers and plants but has since faded into a lifeless, gray landscape. While exploring, she discovers a wilting flower and, in nurturing it back to health, unlocks a hidden gift: the ability to heal plants. With her newfound powers, Flora becomes Plant Girl, an environmental superhero on a quest to transform Grayland from gray to green.
