Blinded By Light

"Blinded by Light" (閃光 Senkō) is the main battle theme of Final Fantasy XIII and the first track on the second disc of the original soundtrack. It can be considered to be a heavier arrangement of "Lightning's Theme" and its melody has also been reused for the track "Defiers of Fate."

Unusual for a battle theme, it features violins as the main instrument accompanied by strong percussion.

Development
"Blinded by Light" was the first piece written for Final Fantasy XIII, created for E3 in 2006 where the game was revealed. Composer Masashi Hamauzu wanted to create something which would have a catchy melody without being too straightforward.

Final Fantasy XIII: Original Soundtrack PLUS
A long version of "Blinded By Light" is included on this soundtrack.

Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy
A remix of "Blinded by Light" is included in Dissidia 012. It is one of the default themes for battles against Lightning, or any battle with Orphan's Cradle as the arena.

Piano Collections: Final Fantasy XIII
A piano remix combining "Blinded by Light" with "Lightning's Theme" was included in Piano Collections: Final Fantasy XIII. It starts off with the silent and melodic "Lightning's Theme" before changing into the faster "Blinded by Light".

Distant Worlds: Music from Final Fantasy Returning Home
An orchestral arrangement of "Blinded by Light" conducted by Arnie Roth and performed by the Kanagawa Philharmonic Orchestra is present on the third Distant Worlds album. It was originally performed in Tokyo in November 2010.