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 commenced in a building initially characterized by a prominent green light in its rear, with internal views showing large windows and a stage being set up. Personnel, including a man in a blue shirt, were observed in various areas, some working with machines and wires. The venue was identified as a new office building, potentially the former observer newspaper building, featuring a new glass wall and preparing for public access. As the event progressed, attendees gathered on platforms and balconies. The lighting shifted from predominantly green to dynamic purple, pink, red, and blue hues, often reflected in glass and accompanied by smoke, creating a vibrant light show. Performers, including a man in a green suit, took to the stage, joined by musicians and individuals using microphones. An audience observed the proceedings, which resembled a rock show or video game event within a theater or club setting. The building, having hosted this elaborate production, was later referenced as a museum or ongoing event space, consistently featuring its distinctive and evolving lighting schemes.
The event transpired within a building featuring large rooms, windows, and distinct areas like a basement, balconies, and a newly installed glass wall. Initial observations noted blue and red illumination, often emanating from red lights visible through windows or from the building's rear. Various individuals were present, seen holding baseball bats, standing on platforms, cleaning floors, or working with computers in rooms equipped with clocks or televisions. The setting soon transitioned to a large studio space, where groups gathered on the floor, and the lighting became more pronounced with blue and red hues. Subsequently, smoke and fog began to appear, both within rooms and around the building, frequently described as thick enough to illuminate surfaces. Stages became a central feature, often lit with evolving combinations of blue, green, red, pink, and purple lights. Throughout, numerous individuals were observed on these platforms, stages, or balconies, some performing or attending what appeared to be a series of shows or gatherings in a dynamic, colorfully lit environment.