Soundtrack Stories: Part 2

Here’s another story by Farhad Parsa called “Cupidís Trick” from his series of stories about Adriana.  To accompany this short piece, I relay to you what I believe to be some of Stephen Malkmus‘ best work (no offense to Pavement).  Photo’s by Farhad.

Stephen Malkmus : “(Do Not Feed The) Oysterî

Cupid’s Trick

Adriana is five feet tall. Adriana
is Chilean but grew up in Las Vegas. Her dad ran a casino. She laughs
when I pronounce cauliflower. She used to entertain in Las Vegas. ëNot
stripí, she quickly says. ëI would engage in conversation with men at
the bar and I would recommend that they should go to the show next
door. I would also let them buy me drinks like a rum and coke, which of
course, would be straight 7-up or coke, but weíd charge them for top
shelf.í
(read on. . . )