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no song here... :-[

You have to attach your MP3 file to your message. See the following to learn how.

https://songcrafters.org/community/index.php?topic=3609.msg94851#msg94851 (https://songcrafters.org/forum/index.php?topic=3609.msg94851#msg94851)

If you need more help, send me a PM (https://songcrafters.org/forum/index.php?action=pm;sa=send;u=12) (personal message). Or, if I'm offline, send cuthbert (https://songcrafters.org/forum/index.php?action=pm;sa=send;u=2041) a PM. I'm sure he'd be happy to help you too.

I am so dying to hear that red Gretsch in action...can't wait...head is gonna explode...

I tried posting the song again and I think did it correctly except I got an error message because the file was too big. The song is 3:58 long, how much should I shorten it to fit? I have it in MP3 format, it's actually in our Itunes files.
I really appreciate your patience with this new guy.
On the song itself I used a Taylor acoustic and a standard Strat. I have some ideas for the Gretsch though...

There's no limit on the length of the song but the file size is limited to 6MB (6,292,000 bytes to be exact).

You can drop the bit rate of the song in order to shrink it down to size, that beats cutting the song apart. Most of us use audacity for that. If you need help, send me a PM, I'll walk you through it step by step.

Persistant aren't I...

what format is this in

keep trying baby lol

OK this is just plain embarrasing...

There's a bit of freeware called Audacity. You can import it and re-export at a lower bit rate. Try 128Kb/s

You may need the 'Lame' encoder too. It's also free.

Quote from: Orphan on August 14, 2010, 03:38:28 PMPersistant aren't I...

You're getting closer. You managed to attach a file to your message. Unfortunately, it's the wrong file. What you posted is an Audacity project file. What you need to post instead is an MP3. To create an MP3 from Audacity, select "Export" from the "File" menu.

This message might help:

https://songcrafters.org/community/index.php?topic=3764.msg40346#msg40346 (https://songcrafters.org/forum/index.php?topic=3764.msg40346#msg40346)

It's for Audacity version 1.3x.  If you're using version 1.2x, it might be slightly different. I think there's an "Export As MP3" option on the "File" menu in 1.2x.

For the bitrate, I'd recommend trying 192kbps first. Then check the size of the resulting MP3 file. If it's bigger than 6MB, try it again at 160kbps. If it's still too big, try 128kbps. Most 3 or 4 minute songs should be under 6MB at 192kbps so you might as well use the highest bitrate you can to get the best sound.

Also, it's best if you upload your attachment to your original message rather than creating a new one. To do that, click the "Modify" link which you'll find at the top-right of your message. Then click "Additional Options", etc. just as you would if you were attaching a file to a new message.

Keep trying. You'll get it.  :)

Thank you for your suggestions.
I Click on "export as MP3" in Audacity and Then on "Lame Library" but the library won't open.

OK, what's happening is that you need to download lame for audacity (if you have not done it)

I'm assuming you're running windows, so here is the direct link for download

http://lame.buanzo.com.ar/Lame_v3.98.2_for_Audacity_on_Windows.exe (http://lame.buanzo.com.ar/Lame_v3.98.2_for_Audacity_on_Windows.exe)

When you get to that Lame prompt, you need to browse to:

C:\Program Files\Lame for Audacity

Click on the file you see, and bam, you should be exporting.

I am pretty sure that audacity defaults to 192kbs for mp3 export.

Thank you Tony W.

There you go. I knew you'd get it eventually.

I cleaned up your message for you and inserted the Song Info box.

Nice interpretation of this classic song.

What a nice version of a great old classic - I love the old Creedence stuff and I like what you've done with this - nice one.

Trev

This is an awesome version...so different yet so good. Very cool and I love the tempo...all around top notch performance and arrangement.

Quote from: Orphan on August 14, 2010, 03:38:28 PMPersistant aren't I...

Thank Goodness You Are!!!!!


This is Well Worth The Listen!!!!


A Superb Rendition of this song!


Love (And I Mean LOVE) the Picking and the AWESOME Vocal!


Welcome!

I have one request...

MORE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Peace

T (OsCKilO)

well worth the wait excellent cover orphan

This was well worth the wait. You're a much better musician than a computer geek :)

I love the subtle layering of instrumentals with the vox riding on top like a surfer. Excellent vocals an instrumentals in here. It was a treat to hear a mellow version of the song.

This is a great cover, I love what you have done with this.

Vocals and guitar work is first class!

Excellent cover and you put it up on my birthday your gent........great vocal , nice and laid back defiantly your own