But innovation came with obstacles. Leyla’s prototype—a 10-minute video—relied on an experimental algorithm that translated the rhythmic structure of mugham into visual patterns. At first, the code was unstable, producing chaotic bursts of color. Meanwhile, her collaborators in Yerevan, tech engineers specializing in neural net art, warned that the AI kept “mutating” the footage, adding cryptic symbols reminiscent of ancient Caucasian motifs.