MARI IIJIMA: Gems

Mari Iijima

Gems

© 2004 Mari Iijima (724101854026)

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Mari's pop world meets rock legends :) Produced & all songs written by herself.

notes

The best takes from Mari's No Limit (1999) & Right Now. (2001) A brand new track "Unspeakable" shines like the Sun :) Splendid support from Steve Lukather, Robben Ford, Mike Landau, Gregg & Matt Bissonette, Simon Phillips, Mike Porcaro, Tim Pierce, and more. If you like groovy + beautiful melodies, Mari is the one to pick. If you are a TOTO or the original David Lee Roth band's fan, you can't miss this record. Enjoy. Produced & All songs written by Mari Iijima.

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  • Truly a jewel!
    author: NocturneVoyager

    If you missed out on "Right Now" and "No Limit", get THIS ONE! This one has the best tracks from both, plus a bonus with "Unspeakable"! Truly a remarkable album that shines!

  • Brilliant!
    author: okuyan

    Mari picked up her confident works from her own former 2CDs and collected them into this. So, this is a compilation of her charm. If you hesitate which of her CD to buy, I recommend this.

  • author: Jin
  • Very Good Songs
    author: Adaken
  • A Must Own Mari Iijima CD. A One Is One Of A Kind Crown Jewel!
    author: Mike Carson

    The title accurately describes this amazing CD which collects most but certainly not all of the best tracks from Mari’s No Limit and Right Now albums plus and a new single. Mari’s unique infusion of pop and classical-style ballads are brought together to create a compilation album so good, if you didn’t know any better you would swear it was a single full album! Every song is wonderful and keeps the listener enchanted and very much engaged while at the same time stirring emotions and touching the soul. US – Marriage is a bond of love that is meant to last forever. But not every couple stays together. With simple but deeply poignant lyrics, Mari bares her heart, soul, and pain. Even if you have never been married but have experienced a difficult break up, you will certainly feel the power of every note and every word deep inside of your heart. NO LIMIT – A beautiful and uplifting song of inspiration and hope. Its power, strength, and healing message have no limits. MORE THAN YESTERDAY –Gentle, sweet, and calming like a spring day. This is simply a beautiful love ballad. D – A catchy number that puts into song the passionate feelings of infatuation. RIGHT NOW – A haunting ballad that leaves the listener both sober and reflective. PIZZA MAN – A wonderfully light and fun song about a cute pizza man! ETERNAL SUMMER – If you close your eyes and relax you can almost feel the summer sun upon your face as you listen to this great song. Strong with a touch of nostalgia this is simply a great song. SING FOR ME – A light but catchy top song. You’ll be singing it in the shower in no time! IF YOU REALLY WANT TO KNOW – An incredible song that encapsulates the essence of pain, sorrow, and emotional anguish on a level seldom seen in contemporary music. I CAN’T TAKE IT – relationships can be strange and this light number tells the story of just such a love. UNSPEAKABLE – Indescribable! The pain of loss and separation coupled with joy and nostalgia collide in this brilliant and breathtaking track. The perfect endnote to this wonderful collection.

  • Her singing voice is wonderful.
    author: Y.K

    I listened to this CD, and I was deeply impressed.

  • author: issei
  • Great albums!!!
    author: takeshi

    She is the best of the best!

  • author: The Doraemon

    Its best Album of Human Being. Must Item. She is the Best Musician in USA.

  • A purchase schedule also has no this time.
    author: nikosa

    A purchase schedule also has no this time.

  • FULL OF LOVE!
    author: marimari

    Mari's music remainds me all the kinds of Love. And sometimes it rase me up The bottom of sorrow. I'm so happy to meet Mari's music. [Gems] is shining toward us.

  • Mari Iijima..No,Say rather Mari 'Muse'
    author: Robert Roud

    How could I discribe Mari and her music? The only word that comes close is Muse. For She has Goddess good looks and her talent must be divinely inspired.

  • Mari's music.
    author: So-on

    Mari's music cures me.

  • I love Mari !!!
    author: Nippy Nip

    Mari's voice calms my heart. Great album !! Great songs !! Don't miss it !!@She is the best of the best! Genius. Pure bloody genius. This album is one of the best albums i've heard in a long time. Everybody should own this album it fills you with a sense of pure joy everytime you listen to it, as I'm sure it did when they made this record. I've always liked Mari but now I adore them, unbelieveable. There is not one bad song on the album, I LOVE IT!!

  • Tired feelings are filled
    author: Kaien

    English doesn't suck, to be weak. It isn't possible to say successfully but the beautiful clear vocal of Mari heals its heart. It hears every day from the old days, but it gets tired and not having been held. It is one of the artists the 1st of it likes and then to respect them. Wishing to become the captive of her vocal to you, too, by all means

  • Japanese pioneer musician selcted her gems into an album!
    author: Haru in Japan

    As I play the drums in my amateur band, this album stimulate me a lot to play like this and that. Simon Phillips plays 4 pieces of it! Gregg Bissonette is great in it! Both drummer are my live text for playing POPs!! Also when I play the drums listening to the music in this album, I can play with Mike Porcaro and Steve Lukather!! It is also gems for me.

  • It cd is very good because has the best songs of Mari Iijima.
    author: Alejandro Gutierrez Sanchez

    It cd is a good product because has the best songs of Mari Iijima, but I think that it should has more songs because only has 11 songs. But is a good album.

  • many kinds of music
    author: tsuyoshi

    This CD will give you a fair idea about wide range of her musicianship. I always feel fresh because she introduces various new sounds into her songs. If you like Pop music and don't know about her, I do recommend this CD.

  • "Gems" is really my gem!!
    author: moonlight

    Her songs, voice make me tender. When she sings, I'm always encouraged. Thanks Mari.

  • HAPPY!
    author: naoki

    Everyboddy must buy NOW,Here!

  • Mari's a Shining Star
    author: KimonoStereo

    Yes there are wonderful studio musicians on this cd. And of course a lot of them are "legends", but the real reason you should get this disc is because these are simply great songs. Mari doesn't take a back seat to these guys either. Independently released, Mari's "No Limit" and "Right Now" are sold out but you can listen to her favorites on this disc. Production of course is AOR supreme which could be called Mari's trademark but she shows shes not limited to that sound and stretches out further on the "Right Now" tracks giving her sound a more "organic rock" feel. Very nice. Lyrically captivating, I love the song "D" which is very intense and of course "Pizza Man". What makes all of these songs great is that they all tell a story, almost like a page out of Mari's personal diary. Mari lets Robben Ford shine on Eternal Summer... it is unmistakably Robben from the first note. If you ever wanted to hear Toto with Mari as the lead singer, check out "If you really want to know". The real reason you should get this album is for the final track, the only new one called "Unspeakable". Mari goes "unplugged" for this one... solo piano, vocal and a drum loop and lots of honesty and emotion. I cried when i first heard it. good stuff. Congratulations Mari on another great compilation!

  • Great from the Start
    author: Steve

    She just Gets better and better. Saw her in Los Angeles and Got the CD on the spot. I liked the last song the best UNSPEAKABLE It brought back memories from the past to me.

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