First Fruit's 30th Anniversary

Today is the 30th anniversary of Sonseed's first (and only) album, "First Fruit". Listen to all the songs from the album!













Sonseed's Facebook Fan Page

Sonseed Facebook Page

I created the Sonseed page on Facebook.

Incorrect Theories, Part 2

"LOL - I love your theories. Unfortunately they are all wrong (for now). Hopefully I'll have the goods to deliver by the end of the week...a nice Thankgiving gift to loyal Sonseed fans." -Doug

Darn, I was wrong. Well, I'll just keep speculating (and getting those wrong too).

1. A&E Biography will be doing a documentary about Sonseed. Probably not, since Sonseed it still not yet well-known. But hopefully one day!
2. A biopic about the members of the band will be made. See the comment for #1.
3. The band members contracted with a record company to release "First Fruit" on CD and MP3. It's possible, but again, not probable.
4. Doug was able to get a copy of Sal's video recording of the final Sonseed concert and will be posting it online. This may be the most likely yet.

Exciting Sonseed News Coming Soon

Earlier today, Doug said in a comment "Some exciting SONSEED news coming soon. I'll keep you posted."

What could this exciting news be? I have come up with several theories (none of which are probably right).

1. Sonseed has reunited and is beginning a nationwide tour, and will be releasing a new album. That would be the dream of every Sonseed fan, but it is very unlikely. Two of its members have already passed away, and the rest have gone their own way and led very successful lives.
2. Contemporary Christian artists are remaking the album First Fruits. We have seen the video of David Crowder covering "Jesus Is A Friend Of Mine". MercyMe could do "Gospel Ship", tobyMac could do "Oh Happy Day", and "Say Yes" could be done by Newsboys. But this probably is not the news.
3. The band members will reunite on "Good Morning America." This is possible,but not probable.

Hopefully, no matter what the news is, it will be exciting for Sonseedaholics everywhere.

globeandmail.com Sonseed Article

Sonseed's Jesus Is My Friend has gone viral

LISAN JUTRAS

From Monday's Globe and Mail
October 20, 2008 at 9:34 AM EDT

This is a bi-weekly column about microcelebrities - the often accidental stars of the viral videos and jpegs crowding our inboxes.

A Christian band, apparently adrift in the late 1970s, rocks its way through a tight little ska tune: "He taught me how to pray/and how to save my soul./He taught me how to praise my God and still play rock and roll." Everybody's dressed in shades of blue, swaying stiffly, looking like elementary-school teachers cutting loose in the staff room. The men wear vests; their collars are too big. The guitarist, in grey suede shoes, thrashes away. "He is like a Mountie," sings the band's incredibly earnest front man in more innocent, pre-Taser days. "He always gets his man/And he'll zap you any way he can ... ZAP!" Read article

WANTED! Sonseed Font

I want a font based on this logo? Any help?

Sonseed Store

Dougsploitation, the rediscover of Sonseed, has opened a Sonseed store on Cafepress. You can find it here.

Plans are underway for an official Sonseedaholic store.*

*But don't hold your breath.

The Copyright for First Fruit

First fruit / [performed by] Sonseed.

Type of Work:	Sound Recording
Registration Number / Date:	SR0000035515 / 1981-12-11
Title:	First fruit / [performed by] Sonseed.
Imprint:	[Brooklyn] : Sonseed RM-824, c1981.
Publisher Number:	Sonseed RM-824
Description:	1 sound disc : 33 1/3 rpm, stereo. ; 12 in.
Copyright Claimant:	Sonseed, Inc.
Date of Creation:	1981
Date of Publication:	1981-11-01
Authorship on Application:	words, music, arrangements & sound recording: Sonseed, Inc., employer for hire.
Previous Registration:	Words, music & arrangements prev. reg.
Basis of Claim:	New Matter: "sound recording."
Copyright Note:	C.O. correspondence.
Contents:	Born of the flesh -- Another kind of love song -- Jesus is a friend of mine -- The Gospel ship -- Sonseed -- The Opened door -- Sail on -- Oh, happy day -- Gettin' back -- And the Father will dance -- Say yes.
Other Title:	The Gospel ship.
	The Opened door.
Names:	Sonseed.
	Sonseed, Inc.

Official Page

Rest In Peace, Brother John

"Brother John" Wieners, former member of Sonseed, passed away on September 29, 2008. Wieners gained internetional fame earlier this year when "Jesus Is A Friend Of Mine" was posted on YouTube. He was the lead singer on the song "Sonseed," the band's fifth track of their album, "First Fruits."

He was preceded by drummer Nick Sciarra, and survived by band members Sal Polichetti, Patricia Costagliola, Melody Sorrentino, Anne Lessing, Jimmy Archer, and Frank Franco.

Read more here.

Testimonial

Hi. My name is Brian, and I am addicted to Sonseed!

On Sunday, September 28, 2008, I saw the video of "Jesus Is A Friend Of Mine" for the very first time. That goofy video with a silly song changed my life forever. Since seeing it I have downloaded their entire album and listened to it, started this blog, and have even started my own Christian ska band.* I am now a better man after listening to "Jesus Is A Friend Of Mine." Thanks, Sonseed!




*Not really!

I'm A Sonseedaholic!

I saw this video in my Sunday School class this Sunday, and I immediately liked the song. When I got home from church I Googled Sonseed and found that I could download their album for free, so I did. I listened to it, and determined "Jesus Is A Friend Of Mine" is the best song. I listen to it at least 20 times a day. I have decided that makes me a Sonseedaholic.