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Christopher Young (born April 28, 1958) is an American music composer for both film and television.
Many of his music compositions are for horror films, including Hellraiser, Tales from the Hood, A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge, Urban Legend, and Drag Me to Hell. Other works include Lucky You and Spider-Man 3, for which he received the Film & TV Music Award for Best Score for a Dramatic Feature Film. He also made three cameo appearances in Spider-Man 3.
Young was honored with the prestigious Richard Kirk award at the 2008 BMI Film and TV Awards. The award is given annually to a composer who has made significant contributions to film and television music.
Young was born in Red Bank, New Jersey. He graduated from Hampshire College in Massachusetts with a Bachelor of Arts in music, and then completed his post-graduate work at North Texas State University. In 1980, he moved to Los Angeles. Originally a jazz drummer, when he heard some of Bernard Herrmann's works he decided to become a film composer. He studied at the UCLA Film School under the famous David Raksin. He later taught at the Thornton School of Music of the University of Southern California.[citation needed]
Creation - Christopher Young - Humility and Love
Creative Spark: Christopher Young
The Uninvited Full Version by Christopher Young
The Glass House (Soundtrack) - Christopher Young
Christopher Young interview Hellcomposer
Christopher Young - Greatest Hits
Chris Young - Think of You (Duet with Cassadee Pope)
Spider-Man 3 (2007) Main Title by Christopher Young (HD 1080p)
Priest - Christopher Young - A World Without End
The Fly II Soundtrack - Christopher Young
The Grudge (Soundtrack) - Christopher Young
HELLRAISER 'suite' composed by Christopher Young
Christopher Young - WHEN IN ROME (2010) Soundtrack Score Suite
Christopher Young Interview - Part 1