James D. Young

James D. Young
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Role:	Music Editor
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Nationality:	USA
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James D. Young, also credited as Jim Young or James B. Young, is an American music editor and sound editor who worked in the television and film industry from the 1960s through the 1990s. He served as music editor on the original Battlestar Galactica series during its 1978-1979 run on ABC.

Career

Early Work

Young began his career in the film industry during the 1960s, working as an assistant sound editor on several major theatrical releases. His early uncredited work included Cast a Giant Shadow (1966), The Russians Are Coming the Russians Are Coming (1966), What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? (1966), The Bible in the Beginning... (1966), Hawaii (1966), and How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (1967).

He transitioned to editorial work, serving as assistant editor on The Thomas Crown Affair (1968) and as assistant film editor on Gaily, Gaily (1969), credited as Jim Young on the latter production.

Music Editor Career

By the late 1970s, Young had established himself as a music editor, a specialized role responsible for selecting, synchronizing, and editing music tracks to match the visual elements of film and television productions. This work required technical expertise in audio editing as well as a strong understanding of musical timing and dramatic pacing.

His first major music editing credit came with the original Battlestar Galactica series in 1978.

1980s Work

Following Battlestar Galactica, Young continued his music editing career with several high-profile projects. He served as music editor on Rocky IV (1985), working on the sports drama's memorable soundtrack. He also worked on the television miniseries North & South: Book 2, Love & War (1986), both as music editor and in an uncredited capacity on Manhunt for Claude Dallas (1986).

In 1988, Young began a significant tenure on the revival of Mission: Impossible, serving as music editor for the series from 1988 to 1990.

1990s Projects

During the 1990s, Young maintained an active career across both film and television. His feature film credits included music editing work on Graffiti Bridge (1990), Son of Darkness: To Die for II (1991), Pure Country (1992, credited as Jim Young), Passenger 57 (1992), Warlock: The Armageddon (1993), Frank & Jesse (1994), and Dr. Jekyll and Ms. Hyde (1995).

His television work during this period included music editing on The Kid Who Loved Christmas (1990), Ferris Bueller (1990-1991), and Brooklyn Bridge (1991-1993). He also worked as sound editor on several sitcoms, including Grace Under Fire (1993-1998), Something So Right (1996-1998), and Family Matters (1996), the latter credited as Jim Young.

Young received an uncredited music editor credit on My Family (1995).

Awards and Recognition

Young received one Primetime Emmy Award nomination during his career, recognizing his contributions to television production.

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