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 observations begin with a prominent green light, often in the back of a building or viewed from inside, alongside a stage being prepared. Initially, men are noted in doorways, standing, or working on machines and projectors within rooms featuring large windows and wires. Over time, the lighting diversifies to include purple, orange, red, and blue lights, frequently described as colorful or neon. More individuals appear, including men in green suits, women on platforms, and groups on staircases or balconies. Activities expand to include dancing, performances, and interactions with technology. The environment is detailed with platforms, railings, and glass walls. Event settings are identified as a new office building, a theatre, or a club, sometimes featuring smoke. The stage is repeatedly mentioned as set for shows or video games, with audience members and performers present. Towards the sequence's end, red and blue lights become highly prevalent, often reflected, and the building is once noted as a museum or an old structure.
The event commenced with repeated observations of blue and red lights, often noted as originating from red lights in windows or the back of a building. Various rooms featuring large walls and windows were documented, containing individuals holding baseball bats, clocks, and remote controls, or engaged in tasks such as cleaning and working on computers. A new studio with a glass wall and large screen was identified, alongside groups of people sitting on the floor. Structural details mentioned included a fire station in the basement of a former building and the wall of a former jail. The atmosphere progressed with the appearance of smoke billowing from a building and widespread fog, frequently illuminated by colored lights. Stages, consistently lit by blue, red, purple, pink, and green lights, became a prominent feature, often situated in a theater where a band was performing. Throughout, numerous individuals were seen standing on platforms, balconies, or within these dynamically lit rooms, interacting with their environment or technology.