I'm looking for an application that automatically searches lyrics on the internet and stores them in ID3-tags. Such a program, called iArt, already exists for Microsoft Windows. Does a similar application exist for Ubuntu as well?
Ubuntu – Application to automatically search lyrics and store them in ID3-tags
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Picard is an amazing program, highly recommend it. +1 to ssweeny's rec.
However, if you just want to rewrite all existing tags, I think Ex Falso (apt link) and id3convert (apt) will better suit your needs. You might be able to do this all in Ex Falso, but I like knowing the original tags were removed.
Incidentally, Ex Falso has a plugin to tag via MusicBrainz just like Picard.
Process
- Use Ex Falso to rename all your files using the fields you want to keep (tip: hit "Preview", then "Save").
- Delete all your tags:
find . -type f -iname '*.mp3' -exec id3convert -s {} \; - Check to see tags are really gone:
id3info example.mp3 - Use Ex Falso to retag based on the file names or MusicBrainz.
Try to enable the "Library watcher" Extension:
Edit -> Preferences -> Extensions
That, with the Organize music and folders option should do it, that's the way I keep my music organized automagically. You don't need to rescan the music library with this plugin enabled, if you drag and drop a file to the window or add it to the Music source folder set up in banshee then it gets added automatically.
Best Answer
I know of no application that will actually automatically write the lyrics to the iD3 tag for the file but rhythymbox has a plugin that will download lyrics from the internet.
Also remember that not all lyrics are available and subject to copyright in many countries.
There are many applications that will however enable you to edit the iD3 tags of your files either individually or in a batch;