Florante Aguilar: Jose Valdez is undoubtedly the most prolific guitar arranger and compiler of classic Philippine songs. His arrangements and compositions contain the true essence and sentiment of Philippine love songs captured through an intimate instrument that often accompanies suitors on a harana.
The release of his compilations The Philippine Guitar, from which six songs were culled for this album, illustrates a wealth of music set in perfect melding of song and instrument. Though Himig is written for solo guitar, the melody suggests the lilt of a song.
