What Music Means to Me
By Dr. Clifford Waldman · © September 2026
Songs · Essays · Teachings
The Gathering Place
Songs and wisdom written in dream language, by Dr. Clifford Waldman, known in song as Kalman.
Level 1 · The Cave
Songs by firelight
Country, Celtic and reggae rhythms carry stories drawn from the Bible, told in the language of dreams. Here is where the oldest, simplest songs live.
Don’t Wanna Know
From the playlist “The One Who Can”: Kalman strolls by the ocean at sunset and talks with God on the jetties, waves crashing on both sides.
Read the lyrics →Lollipop Cruise, Part 58: Illuminating Darkness
Part 58 of the Lollipop Cruise series: Illuminating Darkness.
Read the lyrics →Lollipop Cruise, Part 57: Battle Into Darkness
Part 57 of the Lollipop Cruise series: Battle Into Darkness.
Read the lyrics →- Coming soon
More songs on the way
New songs and lyrics will be added here as they are ready.
Level 2 · The Starship
Essays and deeper lessons
Where psychology and Torah meet. Clear, careful writing on emotional and spiritual growth.
Level 3 · Above the Clouds
About Dr. Waldman
A clinical psychologist in Manhattan since 1981, a student of Torah, and now a songwriter. His mission: help people grow emotionally and spiritually, and bring the Bible’s wisdom to the world in a new, more powerful way.
“My life has been a journey of discovery, healing, and faith.”
At 70 he embraced Orthodox Judaism and began daily Torah study with his Rabbi. Today his music reflects that journey of reflection, healing, hope and spiritual renewal. His mission, in his words: to help us all return to the Garden of Eden.
Spiritual psychoanalysis
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Artistic witnessing
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Level 4 · The Auditorium
Classes and gatherings
Lectures, discussions and workshops will be held here. The doors open soon.
Get in touch
Questions, thoughts or a song that moved you? Write a few words below.
Prefer email? Write to clifford.waldman@gmail.com