He distinguished between a gravitational and a luminiferous aether. The idea of the luminiferous aether was then abandoned. It is generally considered to be the evidence against the theory of a luminiferous aether. "Luminiferous" accomplishes that as well. "Luminiferous" was met with critical acclaim. An unofficial, smaller, event called Luminiferous, was held on private property near Granby Lake. After its release, "Luminiferous" appeared on several year-end lists.