COMPENDIUM
“Compendium is an experimental fusion of jazz, funk, rock and blues…there is a distinct, underlying sexy vibe that makes their music unique and fresh.”

Galen and his band Compendium's first and Downbeat Award-winning album: How To Find You

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I Wish You Well

An all analog recording from the mic onto 2" tape with little to no edits. Also, we used no drum-machines or click tracks, no pitch correction or any computers during the making of this album. Keep it real.

"Love & Bad News" - released worldwide 8-1-2014

Recorded, mixed and mastered by Doug Messenger with Galen @ harddrive - analog and digital recording studio North Hollywood.

What I'd Do

Drinkin’ Whiskey while I take care of of my friend’s piano and play the amazing keyboards! 😍 just playing around and hopefully annoying my LA-ex

The Other Me

Live Studio Recording of music by Galen James with his band, Compendium.

North Hollywood, CA
December 2014

Crew:
Darek Cobbs - Drums
Clif Johnson - Keys/B3
Mike Phillips Jr. - Bass
Jake Moses - Guitar 
Sean Carney - Guitar

Engineers:
Doug Messenger & John Tankersly


Stars

Body Karate

Looking Back

How To Find You

Galen is a multitalented singer/songwriter with a passion for writing and singing underground Pop-R&B.  He and his band, Compendium play a fusion of R&B and Rock with the advanced jazz arrangements and horn sections. Galen and his band, Compendium have a distinct underlying sexy vibe that makes their music unique and fresh.


Galen James

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