John Strauss John Strauss John Leonard Strauss (April 28, 1920 – February 14, 2011) was an American television and film composer and music editor. Strauss co-wrote the theme song for the NBC television series, "Car 54, Where Are You?", with Nat Hiken. He also won a Grammy Award for his work as the producer of the soundtrack for the 1984 film, "Amadeus". He was also frequently collaborated with director Woody Allen in his films, including "Take the Money and Run" in 1969 and "Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex* (*But Were Afraid to Ask)" in 1972. Strauss was born in
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Silence would eventually be heard by producer Ross Robinson. Robinson, impressed by the material, would then show up to a rehearsal, after which he offered them studio time at Indigo Ranch and convinced Roadrunner Records to sign the group. Recording sessions for the album lasted for about two months total. While all material for the album was written by the band before production began, Robinson did influence arrangements of the tracks "Hurting and Shoving (She Should Have Let Me Sleep)" and the album's title track. The album has been noted for its overall angry and negative tone in terms of lyrics.