Portrait of Tracy - Jaco Pastorius (Harp Cover // Pia Salvia)

"Portrait of Tracy" by Jaco Pastorius - on harp.
Probably my most challenging harp cover to prepare.
It might not seem so hard on the video, but adapting this masterpiece to the harp was quite something! And I am so so happy to share it with you :)
Hope you enjoy 🎶
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Huge thanks to Noam for the mix and the video editing 💕
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[@DaronPeterJones]

This brought tears to my eyes! Beautiful rendition!
I met him in San Francisco’s Guitar Center, September of 1987. I was fiddling on a bass, playing some riffs and I happen to look up and there he was. Smiling, giving a fist pump! Damn near dropped an unpaid for bass!
Spent the next hour watching him play bass, piano and engaging in conversation the whole time.
A homie and I, along with Jaco and another brotha all walked out together, gave each other handshakes, hugs and went our separate way.
Three weeks later as I was driving home from Reno where I had just got married heard the news come over the radio that had died.
I had to pull over. My wife at first thought I was crying because we had gotten married.
Those tears came eight years later!
RIP Jaco❤

[@PiaSalvia]

Thanks Daron! And thanks so much for your beautiful comment and sharing this precious story 🙏

[@zeeeOgre]

This is the most beautiful song. Jaco would be so proud to hear his composition executed so wonderfully!

[@PiaSalvia]

Thank you so much!!

[@jtrush]

The all-time cooliest thing I've every seen anyone do on a harp - absolute perfection! Jaco would have smiled on you for sure.

[@PiaSalvia]

🥹🙏 thank you!

[@jtrush]

@@PiaSalvia No, really, thank you for sharing your music for real. If someone had told me a cover on harp of Jaco would blow my mind, I never would have believed it until I saw this. Truly amazing.

[@PiaSalvia]

@@jtrushThanks so much! 🥲🙏☺️

[@shahidkamal]

Literal tears in my eyes. It’s as if Jaco heard you play this first. Possibly the most beautiful version ever done. Bravo.

[@PiaSalvia]

Thanks so much, Shahid 🥹 It means a lot 🙏

[@christopherwray6690]

Wow. This is hands down the coolest non-Jaco version of this I have ever heard.

[@PiaSalvia]

Wow, thanks so much, Christopher 🙏😊

[@svenjansen2134]

Thanks for keeping His spirit alive.

[@PiaSalvia]

😊🙏🙏

[@billkarmetsky4003]

Wow! The appropriate instrument for this most intimate piece by Jaco Pastorius.

[@PiaSalvia]

Thanks so much:)

[@cabwaylingo_]

this actually made me cry i'm obsessed with how perfect the arrangement was

[@PiaSalvia]

Waw, thanks so much 🙏🙏

[@polomordha]

You caught the intention of the composer perfectly. So musically played.fantastic.

[@PiaSalvia]

Thank you so much 🙏🙏🙏

[@leonardoperes6830]

I'm a Brazilian bassist and Jaco is my idol, I love his music. I remember when I first heard “Portrait of Tracy” and that song sounded magical, one of the most wonderful things I’ve ever heard. Thank you so much for making this amazing version on your harp! Is perfect! ❤️

[@PiaSalvia]

Thank you so much, Leonardo ☺️🙏

[@louisef.9137]

Oh, what a lovely cover of this beautiful tune. I could listen for hours. Haunting, soft and precious.

[@PiaSalvia]

Thanks so much, Louise 🥰

[@user-bd2tm2bz6n]

I literally was in tears after this😔. So freaking beautiful

[@PiaSalvia]

Waw, thanks so much Jeremey!

[@lee399]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🔥🔥🔥❤❤❤

[@PiaSalvia]

😊🙏🙏

[@pathofprophecy]

It's great to see how one person's work lives on. Portrait of Tracy has become a classic. Great work!

[@PiaSalvia]

Thank you! 🙏

[@jamesgrandisonmusic]

One of the most incredible adaptations I have seen of this favourite piece of mine!

[@PiaSalvia]

Thank you so much, James! It means a lot :)

[@wpdoyle]

Amazing and beautiful performance. Jaco would have been proud.

[@PiaSalvia]

Thanks so much 🙏😊

[@sanchopp]

Wahouuuuu !!! One of my favorite jaco's tune. Fantastic, bravo !!

[@PiaSalvia]

Thanks so much!

[@mikeletartaglia5931]

Yeahhhhhh

[@PiaSalvia]

🥰😍😍

[@martinheath5947]

The deep resonance on the harp of the bass notes is amazing. Wonderful rendition thank you. Beautiful 🙏

[@PiaSalvia]

Thank you so much!

[@svenbohlin6017]

I am so very impressed, Pia! You are so skilled and play with such a mature feel - thank you for sharing your great talent! 🙏🤩

[@PiaSalvia]

Thanks Sven!

[@richardgleichmann7671]

This is just incredible Pia.. I remember when my mom and uncle showed me how to get a harmonic by bisecting the string (and the proper way to mute and strike it at the same time.. Something I do playing bass with out really even having to so consciously "think" about it now.. I still can't play this one but had a friend years ago that played it perfectly.. (closed your eyes and you'd have thought it was Jaco.. 😔)..
Thanks always for playing such a broad spectrum of genres so incredibly well.. You are amazing..🎶🤯👍 True respect.. 🙏

[@PiaSalvia]

Thanks so so much, Rich, that means a lot 🙏🥰

[@jvt6]

listening and watching as snow falls out my window - oh, now the cat is meowing too! Sophia cat loves this as do I 😻❣

[@PiaSalvia]

Aww, thanks so much 😊😻 and I love cats so I’m happy that Sophia likes it too 😊😊

[@grindnoisegorecore]

22 seconds in; and it's into the ultimate playlist

[@PiaSalvia]

😊🙏🙏

[@daBEAGLE1017]

Jaco wouldve loved this.
Absolutely beautiful.

[@PiaSalvia]

Thank you so much!

[@GiuseppePugliese1]

❤❤❤

[@PiaSalvia]

☺

[@seiko5946]

tear drop..

[@PiaSalvia]

🙏

[@visog]

Crikey! That's beautiful. The tune translates to harp so well... lovely playing.

[@PiaSalvia]

Thanks so much! 🙏🙂

[@AretiFani]

Chills all over me! One of my most favorite pieces ever l! Weldone ❤️

[@PiaSalvia]

Thank you ☺️😍

[@ssdtrain1]

Wow.. I've always thought Jaco must have arranged that on
piano at first because he was a very accomplished player, and all the
overtones and harmonics just seemed to work together that way, but he
would be very honored with your attention to detail and feeling recreating his
masterpiece. I really could feel your passion for it coming through. Bravo Pia

[@PiaSalvia]

Thank you so much, that means a lot 🙏🙏

[@CSBourne]

Astonishing. Far more than a tribute.

[@PiaSalvia]

Thanks so much! 😊🙏🙏

[@matheusmotatv]

one of the greatest versions i've seen here in youtube

[@PiaSalvia]

Thanks so much, that means a lot 🙏

[@rodneygee6140]

Heavenly

[@PiaSalvia]

Thanks 😊🙏

[@gaialeone3328]

This is such an interesting and heartfelt rendition. Jaco would definitely be so proud!! Great job as always,Pia. :)

[@PiaSalvia]

Gaia! Thank you so much 😍🙏

[@setfiretothechoir2306]

I never expected to hear this song for the first time again; oh such a gift you've shared with us young lady. Thank you.

[@PiaSalvia]

Thanks so much 🙏🙏🙏

[@user-ej8rs6kt1b]

youtube algorithm keeps blessing me with these portrait of tracy covers, good lord this is beautiful

[@PiaSalvia]

Thank you so much! 🙏

[@romainteixeira9307]

🔥🔥🔥

[@PiaSalvia]

😊🙏🙏

[@Johnhwbaker]

This is one of the coolest things I've ever seen. This piece is impressive enough on electric bass. On harp it's magical.

[@PiaSalvia]

Thanks so much, John! 🙏🙏😍

[@tlcdc60]

I’ve been watching a lot of Jaco the last few days since the anniversary of his death. This just popped up on my feed. I’m so glad it did !! You play it beautifully. I’ve followed you for some time on Instagram but, hadn’t seen this. Glad it found me !!!

[@PiaSalvia]

Thank you so much, it means a lot 🙏😊

[@Phyoomz]

How the hell does this not have more views??!!??

[@PiaSalvia]

😊🤷‍♀️

[@sticoo1]

WOW WOW WOW!!

[@PiaSalvia]

🙏🙏🙏

[@tayy2072]

So good!! Jaco IS proud of you ! ❤

[@PiaSalvia]

Thanks so much!! 🙏🙏🙏

[@tayy2072]

@@PiaSalvia thank you!! 🙏

[@82stuntman]

Fantastic rendition of a Jaco classic! Love you're use of harmonics on a harp. As a bass player I never knew that was even a thing for harp. Really brought out the authenticity to the tune. Awesome job!

[@PiaSalvia]

Thanks so much, Marco!!

[@zappy595]

As someone much more familiar with the bass than the harp, this piece really shows the versatility of both instruments. Well done!

[@PiaSalvia]

Thanks a lot! 🙏🙏

[@pdbass]

Well done! Beautiful music transcends the instrument, doesn't it?

[@babyjocko2452]

AMAZING! My whole body felt it!

[@PiaSalvia]

Thanks so much 😊🙏

[@davidsenescu8505]

Absolutely brilliant and beautiful 😢

[@PiaSalvia]

Thanks David!

[@noaaahhhhhh9420]

Really awesome, you do the tune a lot of justice.

[@PiaSalvia]

Thanks so much! 🙏🙏

[@HaloDaycare]

Otherworldly

[@PiaSalvia]

🙏

[@bassguyhurt]

Thank you for the pedal shot. I was watching your left hand, expecting to see you transition strings when you played the chromatic descending/ascending section. I had no idea that the harp could shift notes like that.

[@PiaSalvia]

Thanks so much, Julian! 🙏

[@SuperWillness]

Jaco is in your hands et your musicianship ! 😍😉😘

[@PiaSalvia]

Thanks so much!

[@SuperWillness]

@@PiaSalvia I wait for your interpretation of « If it’s magic » by Stevie Wonder ! 😍😀😉

[@PiaSalvia]

@@SuperWillness It's on my list! :)

[@SuperWillness]

@@PiaSalvia I can’t wait to listen you ! 😍😉😘

[@davidyates9275]

Wow!

[@PiaSalvia]

🙏😍

[@bjrnwinnss1505]

All the fantastic harmonies come out even more clearly on your beautiful harp. Just love it and wish Jaco would have heard it.... or maybe he does.Thank you

[@PiaSalvia]

Thanks so much, Bjørn!!

[@iBassline]

That is so beautiful, I'm speechless. Congratulations on a masterful performance.

[@PiaSalvia]

Thank you so much 🙏😊

[@cinderelo69]

This video is not valued as it should be. That's one of the most beautiful things I've ever heard...

[@PiaSalvia]

Thanks so much, John 🙏🙏 I really appreciate

[@guisampaio280188]

Inbeliveble and mindblowing 🤯 ! You´re like an angel. Don´t die, please 🙏 there´s really few people like you in this world... where are you guys from, by the way ? the genius talented well tasted land !! thank you so much

[@PiaSalvia]

Aww, thanks so much!!! 🙏😍

[@billwells8447]

One of a few tunes that make me cry a little when i listen alone. Well done 😂

[@PiaSalvia]

Thanks! 😊

[@matiasgo84]

Gracias por esta bella interpretacion!! Me tranquilizo la tarde...

[@PiaSalvia]

Gracias ☺️

[@chickenzwings]

Wow. Chills! What a fantastic performance!

[@PiaSalvia]

Thanks so much!

[@ReidnerBlues]

Maravilhoso e emocionante ❤

[@PiaSalvia]

😍☺️🙏

[@sacramento60]

Awesome. Never heard someone play Jacos stuff on a different instrument. Would love to hear Continuum if you plan on doing more Jaco.

[@PiaSalvia]

Thanks! I’ll have to try that one:)

[@kasiaitomekfotografia5621]

Oh boy! ♡

[@stevebonsor]

Absolutely incredible!

[@PiaSalvia]

Thank you! 🥰

[@troddy3925]

I play some acoustic guitar and bass, mainly because I always enjoyed the resonance of an instrument against my body. But I can’t imagine what that feels like to have all the sound resting against you from a harp. Especially when it’s something like that!
👍👍👍

[@PiaSalvia]

The resonance of the harp is for sure very nice 😊

[@MrJobass]

Bellissima versione, Jaco sarebbe stato felice di sentirla ;-)

[@PiaSalvia]

Grazie mille!

[@cordaje]

Fantastic!... Pia you are The BEST!...❤

[@PiaSalvia]

Thanks so much, Daniel!

[@BOTTOM432]

Outstanding!!!!

[@PiaSalvia]

Thank you!

[@Squirrelconga]

Beautiful!!!!! 🎨

[@PiaSalvia]

Thank you!! 😊😍

[@joecostello1624]

One of the most beautiful instruments playing one of the most beautiful pieces

[@PiaSalvia]

🙂🙏

[@jonjsaville]

Awesome! Am sure, even "the one and only" Jaco would've been blown away by your rendition of it! 👏🏾👏🏾

[@PiaSalvia]

That means a lot, thanks so much, Jon! 🙏

[@jonjsaville]

You're welcome, Pia. Hope to see/hear some more Jaco covers from you. 👍🏾

[@PiaSalvia]

@@jonjsaville 😊

[@fluffypineapple790]

This is angelic. The harmonies really shine here, it sounds almost more optimistic
Idk how to explain myself 😂 basically this is amazing

[@PiaSalvia]

😊 Thank you! 🙏🎶

[@Mr._Bassman97]

No words. Pure emotion. Stunning

[@PiaSalvia]

🙏🙏🙏

[@Mr._Bassman97]

@@PiaSalvia th-cam.com/video/ts0yEVfHtIM/w-d-xo.htmlsi=a-iNQosF15wpiOjQ

[@Mr._Bassman97]

@@PiaSalvia I did this about 8 years ago

[@PiaSalvia]

@@Mr._Bassman97So nice 😊

[@Mr._Bassman97]

@@PiaSalvia th-cam.com/video/ts0yEVfHtIM/w-d-xo.htmlsi=Df1LvazyD8dSXf8G

[@joblack3991]

L'arpa è lo strumento degli dei e chi lo sa suonare così bene come lo fa Lei, è un Angelo.
*The harp is the instrument of the gods and whoever knows how to play it, as well as you do, is an Angel* .

[@PiaSalvia]

☺☺☺

[@joblack3991]

@@PiaSalvia Davvero.. indeed!

[@t-turbo7833]

Good idea, to play this on the harp 👍

[@PiaSalvia]

Thanks :)

[@grxengine6188]

GOOSEBUMPS!!!

[@PiaSalvia]

😊☺️🙏

[@grxengine6188]

But let me be even more specific,@@PiaSalvia. It’s how you interpreted the harmonics @ 0:47. Just brilliant because this piece is so based on them. I KNOW Jaco is loving that from his heavenly place.

[@PiaSalvia]

@@grxengine6188 It means a lot, thanks so much 🥰

[@connorcoyle6592]

damn, I never even thought about harmonics on a harp - you're amazing, what a beautiful homage to a beautiful song

[@PiaSalvia]

Thanks a lot, Connor! 🙏😊

[@laurentdarcq5624]

Superb !
Congratulations !

[@PiaSalvia]

Thank you!

[@Shivvery]

How am I only finding this now?! That was so surreal... it's already a very beautiful piece, but you made it truly spectacular now. Congratulations, girl!

[@PiaSalvia]

Gustavo, thanks so much for your beautiful comment 🙏🙏

[@samirpetrocelli6583]

Perfect

[@PiaSalvia]

Thanks Samir 🙏

[@bluelava4282]

Harmonic’s Well Done

[@PiaSalvia]

🙏

[@trevorlindsey580]

Girl, you nailed it!

[@PiaSalvia]

Thanks Trevor!

[@mymoonjujumymen]

probablement une des plus juste techniquement version de ce sublime morceau. Je pense que l' interprétation manque d'absence de soi presque d'envie. C'est parfait techniquement

[@PiaSalvia]

Mercii 😍

[@BARTFUNKBASS]

Wow! Beautiful!!!

[@PiaSalvia]

Thanks a lot!! 🙏🙏

[@SamWeberComedy]

Oh my god

[@PiaSalvia]

☺️

[@stevenhazlewood398]

Thanks for this. Absolutely perfect!

[@PiaSalvia]

Thanks so much 🙏🙏

[@tomaswarr]

Buenísimo, brava! 👏👏👏

[@PiaSalvia]

😊🙏🙏

[@Sajxi]

This is incredible! I love it. Your channel deserves so much more attention.

[@PiaSalvia]

Thanks so much! 🙏🙏

[@nailmusic]

BRAVO!

[@PiaSalvia]

Thanks!!!

[@ferarayabass]

Love it

[@PiaSalvia]

😍

[@kame_kura]

Beautiful.

[@PiaSalvia]

Thank you 🙏

[@Spongebobslibrary]

This is so amazing I just got a harp and am striving to be able to play this song

[@PiaSalvia]

Aww, thanks so much!

[@julianpischler9378]

Instant sub. This was beautiful, you played and adapted it so damn well. Great work👍

[@PiaSalvia]

Thanks so much, Julian!

[@timothysmallaxe]

Wow that was beautiful 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🎶 bravo!!!

[@PiaSalvia]

Thanks Timothy! 🙏🙏

[@davidm9442]

lovely

[@PiaSalvia]

Thanks:)

[@ChefRojo]

Sweet, merciful crap, that is lovely. Great cover.
Who knew harps had pedals? I didn't. Subbed!

[@PiaSalvia]

Thanks so much, Luke!

[@ChefRojo]

@@PiaSalvia Thank you for sharing, bud 🤘

[@Aaa-qk2bq]

cool feeling

[@PiaSalvia]

😊

[@Fretlessness]

wow phenominal job

[@PiaSalvia]

Thanks a lot, Jake 😊🙏

[@calvinchapman5138]

Just beautiful.❤❤❤

[@PiaSalvia]

Thanks a lot 🙏

[@nyahonyahotamaklo8291]

Awsome‼︎😮😊

[@PiaSalvia]

Thank you 😍

[@jamesbrownjr.5074]

Perfect!

[@PiaSalvia]

Thanks James!

[@MaukaMelodies]

Fantastic!!!!

[@PiaSalvia]

Thank you! 😊