Moving iTunes library from Time Capsule back to MacBook HD?

Recently I moved my iTunes media to my Time Capsule to free up space on my MacBook Pro. I want to move it back. How do I do that? When I look at my "Music" folder, the files seem to be there and then I double click on a song file and it opens. THis is after I have reset the file location preference.

Get her back
Are the files stored in the Aperture Library or do you have them stored somewhere else?
And if you can't answer that one you will need to bring her back.
Regards
TD

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