“Suddenly I’m far from the window”

Accent star Trauffer, 43, launched his solo career in 2008 and has since become an integral part of the Swiss music scene. In addition to music, Bernese Oberlander owns his parents’ wooden toy factory. 2022 with his wife “Trauffer Erlebniswelt” at Hofstetten BE.

In the new documentary Trauffer – Between Crisis and Triumph, the singer explains how he brings everything under one roof. He also talks about the downsides of success.

In the first minutes of the documentary, you can see the 43-year-old destroyer. He wonders if the huge success of “Büetzer Buebe” can be built on.

Trauffer played with musician Gölä (54) in the summer of 2022 at the Letzigrund Arena in Zurich in front of 46,000 fans.

Nau.ch: At the beginning of the documentary you’re in a hole. What got you out of this low?

Trauffer: Gradually you carried me out of the bottom. The longer my band and I work on the new album “Glöggelä”, the more joy and energy will return. In the spirit of “time heals all wounds”.

Nau.ch: Were you afraid of flipping?

Trauffer: I was afraid Trauffer fans would distance themselves from me and my music these five years. Ultimately, fans grow up and move on with their lives. You never know what awaits you in the next round.

Nau.ch: So why did you decide to continue with music?

Trauffer: I already recorded the music for the new album before my Letzigrund concert. So at the time of my weakness it was already clear that a tour was imminent and there was no turning back. And so came the anticipation.

Nau.ch: You seem to have more doubts about your music career than your other mainstays.

Trauffer: That’s right. Perhaps this is because music is less predictable than other areas of business. Music is very dependent on the zeitgeist and therefore can change very quickly. Suddenly I’m far from the window.

Nau.ch: In the documentary you are also captured in private moments. How was that for you?

Trauffer: At first it was a little weird. When it comes to music, naturally there are cameras. Not in private life. So it took some time to get used to it. But at the end of the day, this is part of the filming of a documentary.

Nau.ch: Is there a private page that only your loved ones can see?

Trauffer: Of course, and that’s a good thing.

Nau.ch: You’re on tour until summer. What next?

Trauffer: I can’t say at the moment how the music will continue. But I will definitely devote more time to my wooden toy factory again.

Nau.ch: When was the last time you went on vacation?

Trauffer: In February I allowed myself a short break. The upcoming holidays are likely to come for a long time.

The documentary “Trauffer – Between Crisis and Triumph” will be published on Wednesday, April 26 on the streaming service “oneplus”.