Music where emotion meets depth.
Lionel Fornetti is a bilingual singer-songwriter whose music explores the space where vulnerability meets intensity – where emotion is not performed, but revealed.
Author, composer, performer, and producer, Lionel Fornetti creates deeply personal soundscapes shaped by emotional honesty and atmospheric depth.
Influenced by artists such as George Michael, Jeff Buckley, My Vitriol, his music carries familiar echoes while remaining unmistakably his own.
Lionel’s debut solo album, 200 000 Years After, stands as a complete artistic statement. Entirely written, recorded, arranged, and produced by the artist himself, this concept album reflects a singular creative vision. Blending dark, scintillating alternative pop-rock with emotionally charged lyrics, the album unfolds like a series of interconnected stories – each song exploring love, desire, fantasy, and inner worlds. From the disco-infused energy of Come And Dance With Me to the haunting, nocturnal atmosphere of Vampires Only Sleep, the record invites listeners into a universe where light and shadow coexist.
Authenticity lies at the heart of Lionel Fornetti’s work. His voice – both intimate and powerful – carries an emotional sincerity that resonates beyond the moment, leaving space for reflection and connection.
His first single, Question Of Love, inspired by an unreleased demo by George Michael, was released as a tribute on George’s birthday. All proceeds from the song were donated to a children’s charity, reflecting Lionel’s belief that music can carry both emotional depth and real-world impact.
Beyond music, Lionel embraces a conscious way of living. A vegetarian for over 25 years, an advocate for animal rights, and a daily practitioner of meditation and yoga, he approaches creativity as a holistic process – rooted in balance, empathy, and intention.
In 2025, Lionel made his first steps into the literary world with Voyage Intérieur, a psychological thriller in which the boundary between dream and reality gradually dissolves, drawing the reader into an intense and unsettling journey. The novel reflects his ability to capture authentic feelings and to transport the reader into immersive inner universes – echoing the same themes of perception, time, and emotional truth found in his music.
In 2026, Lionel Fornetti enters a new creative chapter, with upcoming singles, a highly anticipated new album, and visually striking music videos. Each release continues to expand his artistic universe – inviting listeners not just to hear the music, but to feel it.
This new chapter begins with its first single, Praying For Time.
Music for those who listen with both heart and mind.
Moments and Presence
