Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII Pre Soundtrack

Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII Pre Soundtrack is an early glimpse 6-track digital album related to the soundtrack of Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII. The tracks featured on the album would later appear in the Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII: Original Soundtrack.
== Track list ==
# — 2:36
#: This track was used in the announcement trailer for JumpFesta 2013 and later included in the Original Soundtrack as track 11 on disc 1, retaining its original name. Composed by Masashi Hamauzu and arranged by Masashi Hamauzu and Ryo Yamazaki. It is a version of "Blinded By Light", the main battle theme from Final Fantasy XIII.
# — 2:39
#: This track was used in the E3 2013 trailer and later be included in the Original Soundtrack on disc 2 as Track 14, titled "Savior of Souls". Composed and arranged by Naoshi Mizuta.
# — 4:44
#: This track was used in the "music clip" video released by Square Enix as a promotion of the Pre Soundtrack and later included in the Original Soundtrack on disc 1 as track 1, retaining its original name. Composed by Mitsuto Suzuki and Masashi Hamauzu, and arranged by Mitsuto Suzuki.
# — 2:05
#: This track would later be included in the Original Soundtrack on disc 4 as track 5, titled "A Sacred Oratorio". Composed and arranged by Masashi Hamauzu, and orchestrated by Shota Nakama.
# — 7:34
#: This track would later be included in the Original Soundtrack on disc 2 as track 3, titled "Desert Lullaby". Composed and arranged by Naoshi Mizuta, while the lyrics were written by Dag Music and vocal were provided by Gabe McNair.
# — 6:50
#: This track would later be included in the Original Soundtrack on disc 3 as track 1, titled "Awaiting the Celebration". It was composed and arranged by Mitsuto Suzuki.
=="Lightning Returns" digital single==
Lightning Returns - Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII is a single of the battle track "Lightning Returns" from Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII. It was released on digital music platforms prior to the full soundtrack.
=="The Savior" digital single==
The Savior - Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII is a single of the track "Savior of Souls" from Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII. It was released on digital music platforms prior to the full soundtrack.
=="Crimson Blitz" digital single==
Crimson Blitz - Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII is a single of the battle track "Crimson Blitz" from Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII. It was released on digital music platforms prior to the full soundtrack.
==Gallery==
FFXIIILR - Crimson Blitz.jpg|Crimson Blitz single cover
FFXIIILR - The Savior.jpg|The Savior single cover
FFXIIILR - Lightning Returns.jpg|Lightning Returns single cover
== Trivia ==
* Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII Pre Soundtrack is the first time where a select number of tracks were released as a promotion for the game.
== External links ==
* VGMdb – Crimson Blitz - LIGHTNING RETURNS:FINAL FANTASY XIII
* VGMdb – The Savior - LIGHTNING RETURNS:FINAL FANTASY XIII
* VGMdb – Lightning Returns - LIGHTNING RETURNS:FINAL FANTASY XIII
* VGMdb – Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII Pre Soundtrack
Pre Soundtrack