Relative Intensity Noise took place on October 10-11, 2025 at Momentous, a festival organized by The Momentary, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Bentonville, AR. This page preserves one record of what happened based on 2,542 observations deemed notable over the course of two days.
The event began with observations of a green light at the back of a building, where a man in a blue shirt stood in a doorway, and a stage was being set up. The building's interior featured rooms with many windows, walls, and visible wires, with men seen working on machines and projectors. As preparations continued, a man in a green suit appeared on a stage, and platforms were occupied by various individuals. A "new building" or renovated "old observer newspaper building" was mentioned, becoming open to the public. The environment increasingly featured balconies and railings, with the lighting expanding to include purple, pink, red, and blue hues, often in combination. People were observed walking, standing, sitting, and engaging in activities like dancing, holding remotes, and performing. Atmospheric elements such as smoke and fog became present around stages and balconies. The setting evolved into a dynamic performance space, possibly a theater, club, or bar, characterized by colorful light shows. The event concluded with pervasive red and blue lighting, often reflected in glass, within the building, which was eventually identified as a museum.
The event begins with observations of blue and red light often originating from a red source in a window or the back of a building, consistently illuminating rooms, including one with a new glass wall studio. Individuals are present in these rooms, sometimes holding objects or near clocks. Groups of people are seen gathering in a large studio space, with some observations referencing a former fire station in a basement or the wall of a former jail. Subsequently, smoke and fog appear, creating a misty atmosphere, particularly around stages and buildings lit by various combinations of blue, red, and green lights. The narrative then centers on numerous individuals standing on platforms, balconies, and stages, indicative of a theater or club setting. These performance spaces are frequently illuminated by changing schemes of red, blue, purple, pink, and green lights, with a strong emphasis on purple lighting towards the end. Performers, a DJ, and crowds are consistently noted within these vividly lit environments.