^ Speechless! I have no doubt both contraptions are real AND functional.. LT I think you've found your answer! Lucky for you, you probably already have all of the machinery to get started.
Seriously though, have you considered your music device of choice with the volume on low and a very low noise cancelling set of earbuds with the right ear in and left ear out? Possibly just cut off the left bud as to not even tempt yourself?