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 the consistent presence of a green light, often noted in the back of a building where a stage was being prepared. Men in blue shirts and hats were initially observed in doorways and various rooms featuring large windows, some engaged with machines. The building's interior frequently displayed numerous windows and wires, and was identified as a new office building that later opened to the public. As the sequence progressed, individuals, including a man in a green suit, appeared on platforms and stages, with some seen working on projectors. The predominant green lighting evolved to incorporate purple, red, and blue hues, particularly on stages, balconies, and in bar-like settings, sometimes amidst smoke or fog. Observations increasingly detailed people on balconies and platforms watching performances, with the stage noted as being set for various shows, from a rock show to a theatre production. Later, the building was referred to as a museum. The event culminated with numerous individuals positioned on platforms, balconies, and stages, illuminated by a continuous shift of red, blue, green, and purple lights, often within a smoky atmosphere.
The event commenced with detailed descriptions of blue and red lights, frequently noted in windows or from the back of buildings, illuminating various rooms with large walls and windows. Early observations included individuals in these rooms, some holding baseball bats, others standing near clocks, mirrors, or TVs, while settings like a new studio with a glass wall and a fire station in a basement were also present. The atmosphere later shifted to include foggy conditions and smoke billowing from buildings. Red and blue lights were consistently observed, often in the sky, fog, or on stages. The focus increasingly centered on people standing or sitting on platforms, stages, and balconies, particularly within theater or basement environments. These spaces were frequently illuminated by a variety of colored lights, including blue, red, purple, pink, green, and yellow. Numerous observations repeatedly referenced a "stage in the theater where the band played the show," depicting individuals, including DJs and musicians, interacting with stage elements, remote controls, and cell phones amidst these diverse lighting effects.