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.
Initially, observations focused on a green light at the back of a building, seen from various interior views. A stage was being set up, and men in blue shirts or hats were seen standing in doorways, working with machines, or walking through rooms featuring large windows and wires. The building, identified as a new office or old newspaper building, also underwent preparation, with a stage set up for events. People increasingly appeared on platforms and balconies, while lighting diversified to include purple and pink. Later, the scene shifted to a performance setting, with a band or show taking place on a stage under red, green, purple, and blue lights, often amidst fog or smoke. Individuals were observed dancing, interacting, or operating equipment. The event culminated with the building, now a museum or public space, featuring prominent red and blue lights, frequently reflected in its glass walls, as people continued to occupy platforms and balconies.
The event initially featured observations of blue and red lights, with blue often originating from red sources in windows or the rear of buildings, frequently within rooms characterized by large walls and windows. Individuals were seen holding baseball bats or remote controls, standing on platforms or railings, cleaning, or working on computers, sometimes in a new studio with a glass wall, or in groups sitting on floors. A significant shift occurred with reports of smoke billowing from a building and widespread fog enveloping the city, affecting streets and interiors. Throughout these foggy scenes, red and blue lights were consistently noted, appearing as street lights, reflections, or atmospheric elements. Later observations largely centered on various stages, frequently described as set for shows or performances, illuminated by evolving patterns of red, blue, purple, and pink lights. People continued to be observed in diverse settings, from basements of former jails and theaters to bars, engaging in activities like standing on balconies, talking, or pushing carts, all under the persistent interplay of colored lighting.