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Music Videos Quotes

The tiring work behind the glossy image.

These music videos quotes strip away the glamour, with one director admitting the work is far more tiring than it looks, and another treating music videos as essentially commercials for songs.

I think of music videos as commercials for songs.

Quotes by Valerie Faris

I was working in commercials and music videos, always with the goal of working in feature films.

Quotes by Ruben Fleischer

I've also directed, shot, and edited several music videos.

Quotes by Richard King

When I was in N.Y. bartending, I was in a billion music videos. I was in Madonna, George Michael, Salt-n-Pepa - it goes on and on.

Quotes by Pauley Perrette

Always Quotes

Music videos are not as glamorous as they seem. They are very tiring.

Quotes by Jade Thirlwall

I've been a fan of Dave Meyers and his music videos.

Quotes by CL

I've loved Michael Jackson, his music, his music videos.

Quotes by Ashley Tisdale

There's not a lot of music videos that are totally, totally disturbing.

Quotes by Andy Milonakis

I was on Tumblr when I was 12 or 13. I was on YouTube, too. I had a channel and made music videos. It had 50,000 subscribers.

Quotes by Alexis Ren

Direct Quotes

I direct a lot of TV commercials and music videos.

Quotes by Alex Winter

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do these music videos quotes describe the work as glamorous?
No, most push back on that idea directly, with one saying music videos are far more tiring than they appear despite looking glamorous from the outside.
Why do people search for quotes about making music videos?
Aspiring directors and musicians often want honest, behind-the-scenes perspective on the craft, rather than the polished final product audiences usually see.
Is there a quote comparing music videos to commercials?
Yes, one describes thinking of music videos essentially as commercials for songs, framing them as promotional tools rather than standalone artistic works.
Do any quotes mention music videos as a career stepping stone?
One recalls working in commercials and music videos specifically with the long-term goal of directing feature films, treating the format as valuable training ground.
What other quote themes relate to music videos?
Explore direct quotes and fan quotes for more on filmmaking craft and audience appreciation.

For some, music videos are a stepping stone rather than the goal, a way to direct toward feature films while building a visual portfolio along the way.