Lightning’s Theme / Blinded by Light (Final Fantasy XIII) - Spring 2022 Concert

Recording provided by Open Range Video and J-Tech Audio Visual. Audio mixed by Antonino d'Urzo.

Title: Lightning’s Theme / Blinded by Light
Game: Final Fantasy XIII
Composer: Masashi Hamauzu
Arranger: Sami Louguit
Featuring: Ben Cho, Thomas Chung, Stephanie Do, William Gu, Michael Kang, Eirena Li, Sami Louguit, Isaac Thomas, Ian Wang

The l’Cie are a people condemned to a tragic fate: either to carry out the dangerous and ambiguous tasks given to them by their fal’Cie deities, or to be transformed into shambling, mindless monsters. Lightning’s sister, Serah, is one such l’Cie, and Final Fantasy XIII follows protagonist Claire Farron (alias: Lightning) in her quest to free her sister from this cruel fate. This arrangement combines two contrasting tracks involving Lightning’s musical leitmotif: “Lightning’s Theme,” an evanescent lullaby with lush string harmonies, and “Blinded by Light,” a steadfast battle theme with rhythmic driving piano. These two tracks artfully display the duality of Lightning’s own motivations: her love for Serah, and her steadfast determination as a soldier to do anything to save her sister from her destiny.

This piece was performed at our Spring 2022 Concert in Dekelboum Hall. Follow us on our social media platforms or visit our website to stay up-to-date on our latest events and performances!

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