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Streaming Quotes

Words on watching, listening, and living through a screen.

These streaming quotes capture how movie theaters have held their ground despite video-on-demand and DVD, and how musicians often feel shortchanged by streaming payouts. One artist even describes people as literal data engines, always taking in and putting out content.

Streaming services are very important.

Quotes by Tones and I

There's a lot of artists whose contracts are written in such a way that they do not get paid for what's happening on streaming services.

Quotes by Sean Parker

Movie theaters still exist in spite of all of the alternatives that are available, video and video-on-demand and DVD and streaming video and all of these things.

Quotes by Leonard Maltin

I think streaming, in general, is democratising music in general.

Quotes by Lauv

Data Quotes

You and I are streaming data engines.

Quotes by Jeff Hawkins

Frequently Asked Questions

What do these streaming quotes say about artists getting paid?
One quote points out that many artist contracts are structured so musicians barely see any money from streaming plays. It's a frustration that comes up whenever streaming's business side gets discussed.
Are there any quotes about movie theaters surviving streaming?
Yes, one line notes that theaters have managed to stick around even with video-on-demand, DVDs, and streaming video all competing for attention. It suggests the theater experience still offers something those alternatives don't.
What's the 'streaming data engines' quote about?
It's a striking comparison describing people as streaming data engines, constantly taking in and putting out information, much like the services we use. You can read more takes on that idea in our data quotes.
Do any of these quotes call streaming services important?
One quote states plainly that streaming services are very important, reflecting how central they've become to how people watch and listen today.
Is this page mostly positive or critical of streaming?
It's a mix - some lines treat streaming as essential and unavoidable, while others highlight real downsides like unfair artist pay. For a broader look at media habits, check our get quotes.

Whether you see streaming as a threat to older formats or simply today's easiest way to get entertainment, these lines put that tension into words. Browse our general quotes on media and technology for related perspectives.