Paul Stokes 
Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Paul Stokes now lives in Middlesbrough, Cleveland, England. He has had classical and rock experience and now spends his time composing and creating new works.
Late teens and early 20s found him composing pieces with friends, eventually co-forming the band-Giantkiller , which led to concerts and albums including the USA. At this time the punk era was born, but the band remained rock-influenced, although borrowing some of the punk energy!
Two albums were recorded with the band in Pasadena, USA, and one in Pity-Me, County Durham.
He continued after some time out, to write songs and instrumental works, eventually completing a solo instrumental album in 2000-‘IMAGINATION’.
Classically trained on piano, he quickly found it restrictive and progressed, learning from other musical styles - typically pop, rock and roll.
His writing crosses over the divides of classical/rock/popular and other genres, using some of the latest Hi-tech studio production techniques and samples. Writing in various styles, it is said that the rich textures and melodic themes excite, producing a "film-like" quality.
Changes in direction came after successfully completing a Diploma in ‘Music for the Media’ with the Los Angeles Film Institute (film, TV, Corporate Video, Games etc) through Deepwater Blue.
Scores for a film short-STIX-by Director Steve Peckover starring: Libby Davidson & Vic Reeves , including a trailer for the World renowned ANNIMEX awards followed recently. In 2004, Paul Composed a work called Concepcion, dedicated to his Fathers memory which was arranged and conducted by the famous film composer: Deborah Mollison , and performed by members of the Northern Sinfonia and others.
Paul is currently also engaged in composing new works for use in the Music Library-mediamusicnow.co.uk and for other ventures which are directed by noted A&R -Russ Conway.
Quark II-Paul has used this pseudonym to write under at times for more contemporary material. It doesn't have any deep meaning, although his interest in sub-atomic particles may have influenced the name!?
In the Future Paul will continue with Experimental Works and Compositions, including Classical and Electronic Music and other collaborations. As well, the Film and TV Composition side will engage a lot of his time, developing his company-Emerald City Productions .