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 commenced with a green light noted at the back and inside a building, along with a man in a blue shirt in a doorway. A stage was being set up, and views of the building's interior revealed rooms with green lights, windows, wires, and machinery. Men were frequently seen standing, walking, or working in these areas. The presence of individuals on platforms and balconies, including a man in a green suit on a stage, was noted. The setting expanded to include descriptions of a "new office building" and the "old observer newspaper building," with stages prepared for a "new stage" or "the show." Diverse colorful lights (purple, red, blue, pink, orange, yellow) became prominent, illuminating various scenes. People were observed using cell phones, remotes, and projectors, or acting as DJs, dancers, or part of a band. Architectural details like glass walls and railings were described. The building was mentioned as "now open to the public" and subsequently as a "museum." Later observations focused heavily on pervasive red and blue lights, often reflected, with mentions of smoke and locations like Prague and London. The sequence concluded with continued descriptions of individuals on platforms and balconies, often under dynamic lighting, and featured a bride and groom.
The event commenced with observations of blue light, often originating as a reflection from red light in windows or the back of buildings, illuminating various rooms with large walls and windows. Early scenes included individuals holding objects like baseball bats, cleaning, or interacting with clocks, TVs, and computers. A new studio featuring a glass wall and groups seated on the floor was noted. The environment then shifted, with smoke billowing from buildings and filling rooms, creating foggy conditions. Concurrently, stages, platforms, and balconies became prominent, frequently adorned with dynamic lighting in blue, red, green, pink, and purple hues. Numerous individuals were seen standing or sitting on these structures, some working or looking at cell phones. The pervasive colored lights, often described as red and blue, frequently characterized stages in theaters and basements, with fog enhancing the atmospheric spectacle of performances or shows.