Can't open Garageband '11 files in GB '11

I tried opening Garageband 2011 files on my Mac, which runs GB 2009 but I was not able to.  It said I needed to update to the latest version of GB.  I update to 2011 yet when I try opening the '11 files I still get this same message about updating to the latest version of GB.  Why can't I open these files?

The versions of GarageBand (or any iLife app) does not use the designation for the calendar year in its version number. You need to check by going to your Application Folder; do a control+click (or right click) and click on Get Info to find the version number. [If your window view is Column View then it will be in the rightmost column after highlighting the app.] Check to see that the version numbers are the same. Typically, older versions of apps will not open files which post-date them. It is also critical that the Macs be somewhat of the same era so that the architecture is the same. For example, you would not be able to update GarageBand to the current version if your older Mac is PPC G4 with a low-speed (under 867 MHz) CPU.

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